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GU12 TPX

2012 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2023
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,539 mi
Last recorded78,539 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 TPX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Mar 2022 78,539 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 74,208 miles

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

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 69,533 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 61,236 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside rear and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2017 43,033 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)

Rear tyres distorted on inner edges

Pass 17 Feb 2016 34,874 miles

Front wipers smearing

OSF tyre wearing off on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2015 26,413 miles

Both rear tyres starting to distort on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GU12 TPX is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GU12 TPX, 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 GU12 TPX registered?

GU12 TPX is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is GU12 TPX safe to buy?

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