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AK12 VOA

2012 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,621 mi
Last recorded106,621 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 106,621 miles

Under trays fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2025 106,618 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under trays fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2024 101,783 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 101,783 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2023 95,690 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2023 95,690 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2022 88,931 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 82,366 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 74,931 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 67,579 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 57,740 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 45,024 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 33,009 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 26,512 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 VOA is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 VOA, 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 VOA registered?

AK12 VOA is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 21 May 2012.

Is AK12 VOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 VOA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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