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C5 DEV

2012 Volvo XC70

Blue Petrol 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

107,123 mi
Last recorded107,123 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC5 DEV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 107,123 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 107,115 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))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2025 98,613 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 89,816 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 80,328 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 73,812 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2021 64,931 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2020 60,817 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2020 60,817 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 52,616 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 45,538 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 37,788 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 29,896 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 22,762 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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C5 DEV is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 C5 DEV, 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 C5 DEV registered?

C5 DEV is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is C5 DEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C5 DEV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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