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CU61 EGC

2012 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,345 mi
Last recorded129,345 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU61 EGC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 129,345 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 125,445 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 119,287 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 111,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 111,384 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 104,824 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 97,112 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2020 97,061 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wheel Arch Broken/Split Moulding Sharp Edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Sidewall Damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2020 94,381 miles

Nearside Front wheel arch damage

Pass 19 Jan 2019 81,814 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2019 81,814 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both side. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 63,108 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 63,106 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on edge

Pass 30 Dec 2016 44,834 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 32,311 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Dec 2015 32,310 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 23,461 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Dec 2014 23,460 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

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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CU61 EGC is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CU61 EGC, 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 CU61 EGC registered?

CU61 EGC is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 11 January 2012.

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