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AK12 TYV

2012 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,858 mi
Last recorded106,858 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 TYV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 106,858 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 106,858 miles

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

General Underbody Corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 105,062 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 101,176 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Light Misting Round Intercooler (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 21 Nov 2022 97,256 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 91,367 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2020 86,093 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 73,355 miles

Nearside Front tyre inner edge

No smoke diesel test passed

Fail 10 Oct 2019 73,355 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre inner edge

No smoke diesel test passed

Pass 16 Oct 2018 61,000 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 42,651 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 35,469 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 27,442 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 TYV is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,400cc 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 TYV, 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

How do I check the history of AK12 TYV?

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What year was AK12 TYV registered?

AK12 TYV is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is AK12 TYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 TYV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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