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AX62 HKU

2012 Volvo XC70

Gold Petrol 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,340 mi
Last recorded118,340 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX62 HKU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 118,340 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 115,538 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split/leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 115,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt split/leaking grease (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2024 112,080 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 105,046 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 95,662 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 79,883 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 79,882 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 70,182 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 58,889 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 45,762 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 39,020 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 33,205 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 26,744 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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AX62 HKU is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,953cc petrol 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 AX62 HKU, 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 AX62 HKU registered?

AX62 HKU is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 2 October 2012.

Is AX62 HKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX62 HKU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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