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DF12 NXZ

2012 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

187,038 mi
Last recorded187,038 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 NXZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 187,038 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 187,038 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 178,637 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 1 Jul 2024 178,637 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Jul 2023 165,288 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 30 Jun 2022 153,674 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 145,258 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 136,461 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 136,461 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 123,022 miles

Offside Front Inner cv boot slightly split

Pass 14 Jul 2018 105,596 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2017 86,859 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 70,275 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 70,275 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 51,742 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2015 51,735 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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DF12 NXZ is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2012 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,836 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 C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DF12 NXZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DF12 NXZ registered?

DF12 NXZ is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 24 July 2012.

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