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DY62 LME

2012 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,867 mi
Last recorded158,867 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY62 LME
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 158,867 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 151,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 142,527 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 142,526 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2023 131,521 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2023 131,517 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2022 118,892 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim-welded repair.

front undertray obscuring view.

Fail 26 Aug 2022 118,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Inner wheel rim-welded repair.

front undertray obscuring view.

Pass 26 Aug 2021 107,075 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 97,074 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

n/s/f tyre feathering on inner and outer edges

o/s/f tyre slight feathering on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2019 88,251 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 76,314 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 76,310 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 63,306 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2017 63,306 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 50,237 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 40,040 miles

Front brake disc worn

Front wipers smearing

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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DY62 LME is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 DY62 LME, 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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DY62 LME is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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