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E5 XSR

2012 Volvo XC70

Bronze Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

192,151 mi
Last recorded192,151 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE5 XSR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 192,151 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2025 186,393 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 182,850 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 177,829 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 169,496 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 162,900 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 152,173 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 144,708 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 136,302 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 129,813 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 129,813 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 114,782 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 95,744 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 77,172 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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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E5 XSR 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 92.9%.

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 E5 XSR, 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 E5 XSR registered?

E5 XSR is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 May 2012.

Is E5 XSR safe to buy?

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