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AX61 BNF

2012 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,498 mi
Last recorded189,498 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX61 BNF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 189,498 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 182,447 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2024 173,066 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 173,058 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2023 163,730 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 155,206 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 147,271 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

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

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 5 Jan 2021 147,271 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 7 Jan 2020 137,657 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 123,364 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 111,325 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 98,290 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 86,366 miles

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Fail 28 Jan 2016 86,366 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 85,590 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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AX61 BNF is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AX61 BNF, 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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AX61 BNF is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 10 February 2012.

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