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DG12 XWE

2012 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,178 mi
Last recorded130,178 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG12 XWE
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2026 130,178 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear . (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 126,055 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 121,429 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 116,217 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 112,681 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 107,653 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 103,485 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 95,121 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 84,531 miles

Front tyres wearing on edegs

Pass 10 Mar 2017 71,117 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 59,688 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 46,169 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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DG12 XWE is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2012 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 89,810 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG12 XWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo V70 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was DG12 XWE registered?

DG12 XWE is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 26 March 2012.

Is DG12 XWE safe to buy?

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