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AK12 GVC

2012 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,235 mi
Last recorded60,235 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 GVC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 60,235 miles

surface rusting on all brake disks

Pass 9 Jul 2025 60,205 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 59,615 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2023 58,076 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2022 56,518 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 54,647 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 52,015 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 49,785 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 49,772 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 46,232 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 44,328 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 39,124 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 39,124 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 30,421 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 30,421 miles

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 GVC is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Silver 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 GVC, 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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What year was AK12 GVC registered?

AK12 GVC is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is AK12 GVC safe to buy?

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