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D4 GAW

2012 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,700 mi
Last recorded95,700 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD4 GAW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 95,700 miles

Fan belts wearing

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 94,335 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre obviously under inflated All tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 91,135 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 87,180 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 87,180 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 80,436 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 80,436 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2020 77,612 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 70,126 miles

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))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 64,018 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 54,962 miles

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

Rear Brake Discs Slightly Worn

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

Pass 22 Sep 2016 43,322 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 43,322 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 43,275 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 39,952 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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D4 GAW is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,400cc 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 D4 GAW, 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 D4 GAW registered?

D4 GAW is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 18 December 2012.

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