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B15 KBT

2012 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

169,553 mi
Last recorded169,553 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB15 KBT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 169,553 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2026 169,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 162,882 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 162,872 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 154,886 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2023 148,574 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2022 141,714 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 135,395 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 133,316 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 126,582 miles
Fail 23 May 2019 126,582 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 113,402 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 100,010 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 80,215 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsf/nsr/osr (4.1.E.1)

nsr bush minor play

Pass 22 Jul 2015 50,529 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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B15 KBT is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc 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 B15 KBT, 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 B15 KBT registered?

B15 KBT is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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