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AO12 RVA

2012 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,902 mi
Last recorded133,902 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 RVA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 133,902 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 123,084 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Sun Visor (3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 108,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective will req new headlamp by next mot ( has just about horizonal beam pattern but also has a large cloudy mark above on beam setter image ) (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated signs of old grease all over suspension components been like it for a while ( possible now has a dry joint) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Lamp unit (LENS) damaged + becoming loose but not likely to become detached at the moment

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near rack ( can see through osf wheel arch) (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 108,356 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect clouding on projector lens (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect clouding on lens + output low (bulb) (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated signs of old grease all over suspension components been like it for a while ( possible now has a dry joint) (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Lamp unit (LENS) damaged + becoming loose but not likely to become detached at the moment

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage near rack ( can see through osf wheel arch) (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 95,323 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 83,197 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 83,149 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 66,666 miles

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

Nearside Front outer CV gaiter covered in grease but secure and could not see hole

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (3mm) cracked and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 55,701 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 39,767 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 24,895 miles

Emissions too clean to test.

Pass 18 May 2015 17,280 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 RVA is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AO12 RVA, 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 AO12 RVA registered?

AO12 RVA is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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