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C70 RGL

2012 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

120,631 mi
Last recorded120,631 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC70 RGL
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2025 120,631 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2024 112,255 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 111,317 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 109,312 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 106,725 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 106,400 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2019 105,414 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2018 96,496 miles

osr & nsr tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 6 Mar 2017 78,512 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 61,668 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 48,956 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 48,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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C70 RGL is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C70 RGL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C70 RGL registered?

C70 RGL is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 2 April 2012.

Is C70 RGL safe to buy?

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