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FV12 GJJ

2012 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

105,086 mi
Last recorded105,086 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 GJJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 105,086 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 99,664 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 99,662 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 94,647 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 94,440 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 89,400 miles

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

Rear Bump stops deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2022 89,398 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Bump stops deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2021 82,086 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2021 82,086 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 74,099 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 74,099 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 63,182 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 58,762 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover & undertray fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2018 58,762 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2017 50,631 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has x3 small cuts in the inner edge of the tread deep enough to reach the structure of the tyre

Offside Rear tyre has a small cut in the inner edge of the tread deep enough to reach the structure of the tyre

child seat fitted not allowing inspection of the adult belt

engine cover & under-tray fitted

Pass 6 Jul 2016 40,975 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine cover fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2015 31,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres heavily worn on the inner edge to the second layer strongly advise replacement

Pass 9 Jul 2015 31,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres heavily worn on the inner edge to the second layer strongly advise replacement

Pass 7 Jul 2014 20,683 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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FV12 GJJ is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FV12 GJJ, 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 FV12 GJJ registered?

FV12 GJJ is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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