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GX12 LOA

2012 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,324 mi
Last recorded99,324 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 LOA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 99,324 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2026 99,324 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2025 93,069 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 93,067 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 87,108 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 79,965 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

offside headlight plastic surround for dip beam insecure.

Pass 23 Mar 2022 73,543 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

no visual or metered emissions detected.

Pass 19 Mar 2021 67,952 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

nearside front tyre assemetric & not fitted correctly,inner on outside. requires fitting correctly.

no visual or metered emissions detected.

Pass 19 Mar 2020 65,970 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

no visual or metered emissions detected.

Pass 12 Mar 2019 55,975 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

no visual or metered emissions detected.

Pass 6 Mar 2018 46,354 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

no visual or metered emissions detected.

Fail 6 Mar 2018 46,354 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

no visual or metered emissions detected.

Pass 8 Mar 2017 36,209 miles

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

no visual or metered emissions detected.

Pass 8 Mar 2016 27,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front tyres wearing inner edges.

no visual or metered emissions detected.

tow bar ball not fitted at time of test.

Pass 17 Mar 2015 20,838 miles

O/S FRONT TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE...

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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GX12 LOA is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX12 LOA, 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 GX12 LOA registered?

GX12 LOA is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is GX12 LOA safe to buy?

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