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DG62 VZL

2012 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

189,068 mi
Last recorded189,068 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 VZL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 189,068 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2024 179,090 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 179,090 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 167,830 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2023 167,830 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2022 152,856 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 137,129 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Sep 2021 137,129 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020 127,902 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 127,902 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 118,174 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 105,130 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 105,130 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 88,004 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 76,605 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 55,130 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 55,130 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt link bar (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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DG62 VZL is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DG62 VZL, 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

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What year was DG62 VZL registered?

DG62 VZL is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 18 October 2012.

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The MOT history for DG62 VZL shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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