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DL12 KRU

2012 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,922 mi
Last recorded159,922 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDL12 KRU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 159,922 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 159,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2024 146,047 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2024 146,047 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 131,600 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2023 131,600 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 121,396 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 111,407 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 99,539 miles

All vehicle wet at the time of test

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 81,169 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 70,008 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 57,209 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 42,352 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads approx. 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads approx. 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 30,430 miles

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 KRU is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 DL12 KRU, 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 KRU registered?

DL12 KRU is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 13 July 2012.

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