CarVerify

Free Car Check

DG12 AYJ

2012 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

158,104 mi
Last recorded158,104 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 AYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 158,104 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 158,102 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 145,694 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 145,694 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 134,525 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 122,249 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Inner edge tread wearing low

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 112,679 miles

Front tyres wearing low edges of tread

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

damp patch gearbox area

Fail 5 Jan 2021 112,679 miles

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

Front tyres wearing low edges of tread

Nearside Front fog inop

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

damp patch gearbox area

headlights different shades of white

Pass 15 Jan 2020 105,343 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 105,343 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 90,430 miles

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

grease around bottom ball joint no split found

Fail 19 Dec 2018 90,430 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

grease around bottom ball joint no split found

Pass 20 Dec 2017 76,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 63,641 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 63,641 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc pin holed (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm down to wire (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure mis shaped (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 50,752 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 50,752 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 42,380 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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
Full Volvo XC70 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

DG12 AYJ is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DG12 AYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DG12 AYJ?

You can check the full history of DG12 AYJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was DG12 AYJ registered?

DG12 AYJ is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 March 2012.

Is DG12 AYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG12 AYJ shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DG12 AYJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on DG12 AYJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.