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AK62 YYS

2012 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

71,723 mi
Last recorded71,723 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 71,723 miles

DPF flanges slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.9mm and wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.8mm and wearing very slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.8mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front fog lamp full of water and slightly loose

nearside side repeater lens holed and mirror cover slightly loose

rear propshaft damper bush splitting slightly from bonding

Fail 1 Dec 2025 71,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

DPF flanges slightly corroded

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords slight damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.9mm and wearing slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding under paint (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.8mm and wearing very slightly inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush splitting from centre peg (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.8mm and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front fog lamp full of water and slightly loose

nearside side repeater lens holed and mirror cover slightly loose

rear propshaft damper bush splitting slightly from bonding

Pass 29 Nov 2024 65,380 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs very slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode under the paint (1.1.11 (c))

both DPF flanges getting corroded

nearside front foglamp full of water and slightly loose

rear propshaft bush starting to split from bonding

slight up and down play in steering column (adjuster?)

Pass 4 Dec 2023 55,668 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2022 44,433 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 39,563 miles

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

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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front CV joint boot slightly split and slightly leaking grease

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2021 37,835 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 35,926 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 31,557 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 26,499 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 22,418 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 17,187 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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AK62 YYS is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel 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 YYS, 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 YYS registered?

AK62 YYS is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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