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GF12 MBO

2012 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,669 mi
Last recorded152,669 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 MBO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 152,669 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2025 152,664 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 148,385 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rears. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components

Pass 6 Sep 2023 143,419 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all arround 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Sep 2023 143,419 miles

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all arround 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Sep 2022 136,651 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jun 2021 132,492 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 122,844 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner tyre is feathered inner edge

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner tyre is feathered inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2019 109,945 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 109,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 95,138 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 77,144 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 60,198 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 44,254 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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GF12 MBO is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GF12 MBO, 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 GF12 MBO registered?

GF12 MBO is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is GF12 MBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF12 MBO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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