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GU12 WTW

2012 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

66,735 mi
Last recorded66,735 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 WTW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 66,735 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 62,534 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 62,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 59,943 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 56,959 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 54,649 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 51,534 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 48,633 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 44,715 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 40,813 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2017 36,874 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 31,523 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2015 25,166 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear trailing arm bush starting to come away from bonding

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 WTW is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 GU12 WTW, 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 GU12 WTW registered?

GU12 WTW is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is GU12 WTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 WTW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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