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GU12 VZR

2012 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,996 mi
Last recorded181,996 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 VZR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2021 181,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Dec 2019 178,989 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 175,881 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 175,881 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 172,744 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 170,443 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 136,472 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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GU12 VZR is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GU12 VZR, 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 GU12 VZR registered?

GU12 VZR is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is GU12 VZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 VZR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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