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CV12 ZRZ

2012 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

160,974 mi
Last recorded160,974 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 ZRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 160,974 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2025 160,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 152,643 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2024 152,643 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken nearside and offside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 140,092 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 139,982 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 122,611 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 108,842 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 100,380 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 100,380 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 84,655 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 75,876 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 65,902 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 45,880 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 28,396 miles

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

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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CV12 ZRZ is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CV12 ZRZ, 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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CV12 ZRZ is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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