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AK12 SZP

2012 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,718 mi
Last recorded152,718 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 152,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2025 142,197 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 142,197 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm/axle bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 131,406 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 122,159 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 112,679 miles
Fail 24 May 2022 112,679 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 25 May 2021 103,628 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 103,628 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 May 2020 97,434 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2019 88,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2019 88,035 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge At 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2018 75,546 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2017 64,018 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 52,010 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 38,322 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre bald on extreme inner edge

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 SZP is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SZP, 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 SZP is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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