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FT62 HXO

2012 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,897 mi
Last recorded89,897 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT62 HXO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 89,897 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 88,343 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil damp - recommend replace (5.3.2 (b))

o/s/r shocker bump stop worn/dust cover adrift

possible very slight play in n/s/f ball joint

Pass 14 Jun 2024 86,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate

offside driveshaft inner boot perishing/deteriorating

offside rear lower control arm outer bush starting to deteriorate

Fail 13 Jun 2024 86,470 miles

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

offside driveshaft inner boot perishing/deteriorating

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge and perishing - recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate

offside rear lower control arm outer bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Jun 2023 83,247 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

offside driveshaft inner boot perishing/deteriorating

offside rear trailing arm bush starting to separate

Pass 22 Jun 2022 80,522 miles

o/s/r shock absorber dust cover adrift

o/s/r tyre bold inner edge + n/s/r tyre worn/wearing inner edge

possible very slight n/s/f ball joint play

some wear to n/s/f suspension arm rear bush

some wear to rear lower control arm bushes + rear lower main arm bushes

Fail 20 Jun 2022 80,521 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s/r tyre bold inner edge + n/s/r tyre worn/wearing inner edge

possible very slight play in both front ball joints

rear shocker dust covers adrift

some wear to n/s/f suspension arm rear bush

some wear to rear lower control arm bushes + rear lower main arm bushes

Pass 5 Jul 2021 75,795 miles

both front tyres bold inner edges - recommend replace

both rear bump stops worn/shock dust covers adrift

both rear lower control arms bushes deteriorating

both rear lower main arms outer bushes starting to deteriorate

offside driveshaft inner boot deteriorating

offside front wishbone rear bush deteriorating/getting weak

very slight play nearside rear anti roll bar link

very slight play to both front ball joints

Pass 8 Jul 2020 71,939 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

both front tyres some wear inner edges

both rear lower control arms bushes starting to deteriorate

both rear shock absorbers bump stops worn/dust covers adrift

nearside front wishbone rear bush deteriorating

offside front wishbone rear bush starting to deteriorate

offside rear tyre some wear inner edge

slight play to nearside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 30 Jul 2019 66,427 miles

rear shocker bump stop worn - dust covers adrift

slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer sidewall

some splitting to front wishbones rear bushes

wear to rear lower control arm bushes

Pass 17 Aug 2018 56,091 miles

both rear lower control arms bushes deteriorating

both rear lower main arms outer bushes starting to deteriorate

offside rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

Fail 16 Aug 2018 56,072 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

both rear lower control arms bushes deteriorating

both rear lower main arms outer bushes starting to deteriorate

offside rear shock absorber dust cover adrift

offside rear tyre worn inner edge unevenly

screw in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2017 46,959 miles

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread

o/s/f tyre 2.5mm tread

o/s/r tyre starting to wear unevenly inner edge

Pass 27 Oct 2016 39,533 miles

cut to n/s/r tyre outer side wall

n/s/r inner wheel rim dented x2

Pass 2 Oct 2015 31,338 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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FT62 HXO is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FT62 HXO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FT62 HXO registered?

FT62 HXO is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 November 2012.

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