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AK62 YYX

2012 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

190,298 mi
Last recorded190,298 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 YYX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 190,298 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2025 190,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2024 179,888 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 177,901 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 175,400 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 165,637 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 156,444 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 145,143 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing run on flat damagad (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 125,905 miles

Engine cover and Under Tray cover fitted

Front Wiper smearing

Pass 17 Oct 2017 106,428 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven Tyre cracked cut but not deep enough to exposed ply or cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre edge worn bold

Offside Rear Tyre cracked cut but not deep enough to exposed ply or cords

Pass 2 Nov 2016 89,196 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under tray fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2016 89,196 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under tray fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2015 65,790 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2015 65,790 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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 YYX is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,400cc 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 AK62 YYX, 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 YYX is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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