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FE12 KKC

2012 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,480 mi
Last recorded123,480 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE12 KKC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 123,480 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot weeping grease around larger clip

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

Offside washer weak

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both heavily cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear diff bushes worn

Fail 1 May 2025 123,479 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot weeping grease around larger clip

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

Offside washer weak

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both heavily cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear diff bushes worn

Pass 4 Feb 2022 123,472 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 123,472 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 120,208 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 120,208 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn tariling arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 107,162 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 95,348 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear and brake pads getting low (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2018 83,080 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 78,015 miles

clean emission reading given

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2016 68,786 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 49,989 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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FE12 KKC is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE12 KKC, 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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FE12 KKC is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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