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CX12 TCU

2012 Volvo XC70

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

118,293 mi
Last recorded118,293 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 TCU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 118,293 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel stiff (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2024 114,191 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 112,048 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 104,689 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 104,687 miles

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2022 97,265 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2021 89,518 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads seem to be wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 85,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge/tread on 2mm to 2.5mm,monitor. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2020 85,288 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer edge/tread on 2mm to 2.5mm,monitor. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 75,813 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured bulb (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 66,322 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 57,211 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 44,843 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 31,253 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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CX12 TCU is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in White 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 CX12 TCU, 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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CX12 TCU is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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