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CP12 OBC

2012 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,927 mi
Last recorded147,927 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 OBC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 147,927 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2025 155,689 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2024 146,444 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2024 146,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 135,849 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2023 135,814 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 126,079 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 126,079 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 118,403 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 115,374 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 104,611 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chipped and Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (Both Sides) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on Outer Edge worn down to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 90,763 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Fail 7 Jan 2019 90,762 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 8 Jan 2018 75,473 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 8 Jan 2018 75,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 48,223 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 43,291 miles

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

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

items removed from dash and interior mirror prior to test

Fail 25 Jan 2016 43,291 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

items removed from dash and interior mirror prior to test

Pass 24 Feb 2015 35,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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CP12 OBC is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CP12 OBC, 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 CP12 OBC registered?

CP12 OBC is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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