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AK12 TBU

2012 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

128,179 mi
Last recorded128,179 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 TBU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 128,179 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside inner edges wearing smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2025 120,194 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside almost at the limit and nearside has 3mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated nearside and offside (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil covering components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 111,864 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 110,977 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Damaged but sealed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 93,177 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Brake pads aprox 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Light misting of oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 80,437 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2019 67,375 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 67,375 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2018 55,348 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front tyre low on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2017 42,936 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 31,936 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth low at 2mm

Fail 20 Jul 2016 31,932 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing brake pedal rubber (3.3.A.1b)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and tread depth low at 2mm

Pass 16 Jun 2015 21,989 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 TBU is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 TBU, 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 TBU is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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