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G2 HVA

2012 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

134,342 mi
Last recorded134,342 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG2 HVA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 134,342 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2025 134,342 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 125,830 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 114,728 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2022 104,771 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 104,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 99,393 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 94,233 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped and has corroded lip on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing have cuts and nicks in tred, No cords visible (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 88,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut on side wall not to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 79,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner shoulder, no cords exposed. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm forward bush starting to perish, no free play detected. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2017 74,533 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 67,322 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 67,294 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 64,556 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing along inner shoulder

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2015 45,647 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Mar 2015 45,647 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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G2 HVA is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 G2 HVA, 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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G2 HVA is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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