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AK12 GUG

2012 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,000 mi
Last recorded93,000 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 GUG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 93,000 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner fouling coil spring

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2026 92,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch liner fouling coil spring

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 87,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 13 Feb 2024 76,375 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 12 Feb 2024 76,365 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2023 66,857 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 57,153 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 54,032 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2020 50,681 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 46,668 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 46,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Feb 2018 41,909 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 36,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 235/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 235/50/18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 29,992 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 22,075 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear restricting full inspection of adult seat belt.

How Reliable is the Volvo XC70?

Based on 361,836 MOT tests across 23,034 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,931
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
23,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 4,853
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,268
Registration plate lamp not working 3,654
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 2,754
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 2,697
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AK12 GUG is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Volvo XC70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 79,496 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo XC70 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 4,853 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK12 GUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC70 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo XC70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK12 GUG is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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