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AO12 MVP

2012 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

176,304 mi
Last recorded176,304 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 MVP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 176,304 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 168,207 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 157,222 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 157,222 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 141,481 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 127,179 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 116,255 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 17 May 2019 101,702 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 101,702 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear pads low

Pass 1 May 2018 83,629 miles

rear tyres very near wear bars

Pass 16 May 2017 67,484 miles

emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 16 May 2017 67,484 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick grazing disc (3.5.1g)

emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 27 May 2016 54,117 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 39,924 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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AO12 MVP is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Gold 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 AO12 MVP, 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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AO12 MVP is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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