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CX12 TGV

2012 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,061 mi
Last recorded111,061 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 TGV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 111,061 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

engine & sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Oct 2025 111,061 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

engine & sill covers fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Oct 2024 98,762 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 87,603 miles

engine & sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Oct 2023 87,603 miles

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2022 78,437 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 75,632 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 72,363 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 70,630 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 66,218 miles

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

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

smoke test clear

Fail 8 Jan 2019 66,218 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

smoke test clear

Pass 23 Jan 2018 61,284 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 55,973 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 45,206 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 35,275 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 TGV is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CX12 TGV, 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 CX12 TGV registered?

CX12 TGV is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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