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BF03 BES

2012 Volvo XC70

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

63,775 mi
Last recorded63,775 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 BES
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 63,775 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 59,114 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 54,984 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 54,984 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trail arm bush x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 51,242 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 46,259 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 46,259 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 41,383 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 39,501 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 36,467 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 36,467 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 35,294 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 31,015 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2017 31,015 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Trailing arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 26,792 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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage very minor seepage from joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 22,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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BF03 BES is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BF03 BES, 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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BF03 BES is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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