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FX12 FEO

2012 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,369 mi
Last recorded168,369 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 FEO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 168,369 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2025 154,230 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 154,221 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 144,317 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2024 144,315 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 142,617 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 137,137 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 131,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 126,706 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 122,798 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge /scuffed in tread areas (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 114,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened more than slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

engine mounting worn

Fail 20 Mar 2019 114,531 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened more than slight (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

engine mounting worn

Pass 20 Mar 2018 97,664 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit below limit on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 85,384 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 85,384 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 67,540 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 49,419 miles

no emissions, too clean

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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FX12 FEO is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FX12 FEO, 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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FX12 FEO is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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