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DL12 EFC

2012 Volvo XC70

Bronze Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,818 mi
Last recorded69,818 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 EFC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 69,818 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 65,615 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2024 61,256 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 61,252 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2023 56,688 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 51,593 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 47,658 miles
Fail 27 May 2021 47,651 miles

Nearside 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 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))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 46,496 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 44,102 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 40,492 miles

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

park brake button seems to be sticking.

Pass 1 Jun 2017 36,483 miles

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 31 May 2016 32,627 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 20,590 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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
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DL12 EFC is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Bronze with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DL12 EFC, 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 DL12 EFC registered?

DL12 EFC is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 26 June 2012.

Is DL12 EFC safe to buy?

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