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DA62 EYJ

2012 Volvo XC70

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

113,948 mi
Last recorded113,948 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA62 EYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 113,948 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 109,256 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 105,469 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2023 105,466 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 100,872 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 95,583 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 95,582 miles

Offside Front 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))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 91,849 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Fail 2 Oct 2020 91,847 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Pass 22 Aug 2019 87,936 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 80,128 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2018 80,128 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 62,124 miles

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

Front wipers starting to smear but clears the screen efficiently

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 Aug 2016 39,290 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 28,861 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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DA62 EYJ is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in White with a 2,400cc 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 DA62 EYJ, 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 DA62 EYJ registered?

DA62 EYJ is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 7 November 2012.

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