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AK12 TZL

2012 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,914 mi
Last recorded89,914 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 TZL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 89,914 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt n/s and o/s ()

Pass 5 Mar 2025 81,798 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2024 73,165 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 5 Mar 2024 73,129 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Mar 2023 62,342 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 Mar 2022 52,846 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 52,846 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2021 50,315 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

n/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush worn/ perished

o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded slightly

prop shaft rear coupling perished slightly

Pass 21 Jul 2020 47,046 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2019 43,213 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 39,248 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint high pressure pipe (2.3.3b)

Fail 14 May 2018 39,248 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint high pressure pipe (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 May 2017 35,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement longitudinal arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2016 30,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement longitudal (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 27,259 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 TZL is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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