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BX12 FXV

2012 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

118,612 mi
Last recorded118,612 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX12 FXV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2023 118,612 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 113,714 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 109,576 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 109,576 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 105,745 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 105,742 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 101,425 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 86,178 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 69,518 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2016 55,162 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 40,359 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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BX12 FXV is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,400cc 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 BX12 FXV, 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 BX12 FXV registered?

BX12 FXV is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 April 2012.

Is BX12 FXV safe to buy?

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