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BK12 GZH

2012 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

158,759 mi
Last recorded158,759 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 GZH
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2022 158,759 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 152,123 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2021 152,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2020 137,508 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2019 123,356 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 116,500 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 114,133 miles

Both rear tyres just starting perish - 235 55 R17

Emissions too low reading

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside side repeater lens broken

Offside Front Tyre 3m starting perish - starting wear on edge - cuts - no cords

Offside Front Tyre starting perish - 3m - starting wear on edge - no cords

Offside Front wheel arch guard rubbing against coil spring

Pass 15 Jun 2017 96,993 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 77,437 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 58,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Note... Emissions to clean to trigger smoke tester.

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jul 2015 58,458 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Note... Emissions to clean to trigger smoke tester.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BK12 GZH is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BK12 GZH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK12 GZH registered?

BK12 GZH is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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