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AK12 SZU

2012 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

115,515 mi
Last recorded115,515 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 115,515 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 115,500 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 109,946 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 101,592 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 93,480 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 86,195 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre starting to get low in tread on edge

Pass 16 Jun 2021 77,759 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 70,232 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 59,805 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 51,433 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 47,927 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 41,946 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 30,456 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 SZU is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SZU, 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 SZU registered?

AK12 SZU is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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