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GK12 UPV

2012 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,870 mi
Last recorded70,870 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 UPV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 70,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 68,847 miles

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2025 68,847 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 67,394 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Tyre side wall cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 63,704 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 61,190 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 57,024 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre tread cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 53,906 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 49,919 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 49,919 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 44,092 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 36,410 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 30,876 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 24,414 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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GK12 UPV is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GK12 UPV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was GK12 UPV registered?

GK12 UPV is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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