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AK62 VKU

2012 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,188 mi
Last recorded115,188 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 VKU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 115,188 miles

Engine oil leak.

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

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

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

Rear axle oil leak.

Pass 23 Oct 2024 108,652 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre-numerous cuts.

Nearside Rear Outer cv boot slightly leaking.

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

Rear axle/driveshafts leaking oil.

Pass 17 Oct 2023 102,150 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir. (2.1.5 (a))

engine oil leak.

Fail 16 Oct 2023 102,149 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50/18. pirelli. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component reservoir. (2.1.5 (a))

engine oil leak.

Pass 17 Oct 2022 95,799 miles

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

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

Front undertray obscuring view.

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

engine oil leak.

Pass 21 Oct 2021 88,860 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 27 Oct 2020 80,248 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 70,714 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 57,566 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2017 46,470 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 35,921 miles

rear discs lipped

Fail 12 Oct 2016 35,921 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front pads (3.5.1g)

rear discs lipped

Pass 12 Oct 2015 25,582 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak down the rear of the engine

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 VKU is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 VKU, 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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AK62 VKU is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 October 2012.

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