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CSU 253

2012 Volvo XC70

Bronze Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

79,254 mi
Last recorded79,254 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSU 253
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 79,254 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 77,963 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 76,501 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 72,919 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 69,660 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 64,716 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 61,252 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 61,252 miles

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))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2018 57,202 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 52,379 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 52,379 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 42,827 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 28,217 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 20,060 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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CSU 253 is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Bronze with a 2,401cc diesel 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 CSU 253, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CSU 253 registered?

CSU 253 is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 5 January 2012.

Is CSU 253 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSU 253 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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