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GN12 BZJ

2012 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

176,643 mi
Last recorded176,643 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN12 BZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 176,643 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 167,158 miles
Fail 30 May 2025 167,139 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 158,198 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 149,016 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn inner edge and cut (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and has cut (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 137,197 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 118,470 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 107,068 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 90,242 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 89,979 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2018 72,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear light lens slight damage

Pass 22 Feb 2017 57,904 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 46,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 235/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 235/55/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 30,950 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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GN12 BZJ is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc 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 GN12 BZJ, 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 GN12 BZJ registered?

GN12 BZJ is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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