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GY12 BWC

2012 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

203,722 mi
Last recorded203,722 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 BWC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 203,722 miles
Fail 11 May 2026 203,721 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment nut to hub is loose (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Apr 2025 195,614 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2024 182,854 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear seats x3 ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arms x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 172,278 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 149,984 miles

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on rear arms

corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 29 Sep 2021 121,751 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms x2 slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 91,492 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 63,055 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 43,174 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 43,174 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 6 Apr 2018 41,578 miles

Front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Osr tyre deteriorated 235/50 18

Too clean to register emissions

Pass 6 Apr 2017 34,664 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 26,116 miles

Nearside Front side marker bulb not working

Nearside Front tyre wearing on edge

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edge

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 18,580 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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GY12 BWC is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 GY12 BWC, 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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GY12 BWC is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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