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AK62 GZM

2012 Volvo XC70

Black Petrol 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

38,306 mi
Last recorded38,306 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 GZM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 38,306 miles

Rear BOTH droplink balljoint dust covers slightly perishing

Pass 14 Oct 2024 34,974 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 30,939 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated BOTH sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 26,619 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 23,412 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 20,673 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 16,222 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 12,798 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 10,594 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2016 8,714 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 5,774 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Oct 2015 5,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

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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AK62 GZM is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AK62 GZM, 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 AK62 GZM registered?

AK62 GZM is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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