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GY12 BWM

2012 Volvo XC70

White Petrol 3192cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,446 mi
Last recorded71,446 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 BWM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,192cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 23 Mar 2026 71,446 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 65,877 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 57,347 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 52,344 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 51,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 50,183 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 49,985 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 44,856 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 38,955 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 33,871 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 28,713 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 21,673 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 BWM is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in White with a 3,192cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BWM, 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 GY12 BWM registered?

GY12 BWM is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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