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G4 DTL

2012 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

188,132 mi
Last recorded188,132 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 DTL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 188,132 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2024 183,525 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 179,185 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 174,109 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 169,929 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2021 165,123 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 159,560 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 152,665 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 146,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 138,661 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly

Fail 5 Jan 2017 138,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre wearing badly on its outer edge

Offside Front Inner tyre wearing slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2016 132,506 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 132,506 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 126,748 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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G4 DTL is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G4 DTL, 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 G4 DTL registered?

G4 DTL is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 3 January 2012.

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