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GF62 YHL

2012 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

151,969 mi
Last recorded151,969 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF62 YHL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 151,969 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 141,453 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2025 141,453 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2024 134,339 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 134,339 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 126,280 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 117,858 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 108,668 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 87,336 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 72,737 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 58,913 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2018 58,913 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 32,598 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 29,483 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2015 29,483 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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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GF62 YHL is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 GF62 YHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF62 YHL registered?

GF62 YHL is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 14 December 2012.

Is GF62 YHL safe to buy?

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