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AK12 TYY

2012 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

161,830 mi
Last recorded161,830 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 161,830 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Dec 2025 161,830 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 156,092 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Side repeater casing damaged

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills - nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 156,092 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt And has play (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Side repeater casing damaged

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills - nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 148,337 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv joint gaiter deteriorated

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

stone chips to windscreen

Fail 14 Nov 2023 148,337 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer cv joint gaiter deteriorated

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

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 31 Oct 2022 139,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and loose. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside repeater lamp damaged.

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 139,891 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated and loose. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside repeater lamp damaged.

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 130,897 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension springs rust .

both door mirror units loose.

steering column play.

Fail 18 Oct 2021 130,897 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Nearside Front marker light inoperative.

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension springs rust .

both door mirror units loose.

steering column play.

Pass 28 Sep 2020 123,428 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 123,428 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 May 2019 107,721 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak.

Pass 8 May 2018 94,832 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 82,531 miles

Both rear bumpstops deteriorated and falling apart

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to un-bond (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to un-bond (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2017 82,344 miles

Central Lower Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Both rear bumpstops deteriorated and falling apart

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to un-bond (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to un-bond (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 64,912 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 48,379 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 TYY is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 TYY, 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 TYY is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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