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AK12 TZD

2012 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

118,988 mi
Last recorded118,988 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 118,988 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 116,583 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side-wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 114,155 miles

Front sub-frame and rad bracket corroded but not excessive

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil seepage from rear diff both sides (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2023 111,301 miles

Front Lower radiator support bracket corroded

Front Lower subframe section corroded slightly

Pass 23 May 2022 108,286 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 105,648 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 102,631 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Dampness around crimp metal pipe to rubber hose (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 93,290 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 76,771 miles

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

Offside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2017 63,392 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 52,019 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 38,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to inspect front inside pads due to caliper size

Pass 6 May 2015 38,277 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to inspect front inside pads due to caliper size

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 TZD 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 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 TZD, 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 TZD registered?

AK12 TZD is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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