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CE12 HXY

2012 Volvo V70

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

164,427 mi
Last recorded164,427 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE12 HXY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 164,427 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 164,427 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside + offside front inner edge very close 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 157,685 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlight slightly reduced output

Service light is on

Windscreen washers are weak

Fail 7 Apr 2025 157,685 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlight slightly reduced output

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

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

Service light is on

Windscreen washers are weak

Pass 11 Apr 2024 150,265 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust fumes are high

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

Fail 10 Apr 2024 150,265 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust fumes are high

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

Offside washer jet inoperative

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front worn on inner edge [close to cord] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 136,198 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 136,198 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2022 130,413 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 130,413 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (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 19 Apr 2021 122,788 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 122,788 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 116,532 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 116,477 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Under 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Service light is on

Pass 19 Mar 2019 101,658 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 88,951 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 88,951 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs worn (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 74,921 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 60,312 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 46,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Mar 2015 46,107 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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CE12 HXY is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2012 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 89,810 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 V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE12 HXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo V70 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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CE12 HXY is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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