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AK12 SZX

2012 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

132,223 mi
Last recorded132,223 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 132,223 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2025 126,998 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 120,272 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 118,054 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 118,054 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 112,378 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 105,602 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 100,548 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 92,755 miles

Nearside Front 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 9 Feb 2018 84,559 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 77,161 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 68,364 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 49,270 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 SZX 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 SZX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK12 SZX registered?

AK12 SZX is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 23 May 2012.

Is AK12 SZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 SZX shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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