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AO12 YKM

2012 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,216 mi
Last recorded80,216 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 80,216 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2026 80,216 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2025 75,769 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 70,161 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 65,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 59,401 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2021 56,275 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2021 56,275 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 53,416 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 48,790 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 44,027 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 37,820 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge but no cords exposed

Pass 8 Jun 2016 32,293 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 25,423 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 YKM 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 85.7%.

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 AO12 YKM, 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 YKM registered?

AO12 YKM is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is AO12 YKM safe to buy?

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