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BV12 VYK

2012 Volvo XC70

Bronze Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,702 mi
Last recorded134,702 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 VYK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 134,702 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 126,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 9 May 2024 119,739 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2023 109,736 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 May 2022 101,357 miles
Pass 4 May 2021 95,136 miles
Fail 4 May 2021 95,136 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2020 88,520 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2020 88,518 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 79,761 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 68,963 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 57,557 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 57,557 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 44,605 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 34,367 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2015 34,367 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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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BV12 VYK is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Bronze 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 BV12 VYK, 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 BV12 VYK registered?

BV12 VYK is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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