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HJ12 OFC

2012 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,060 mi
Last recorded54,060 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ12 OFC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 54,060 miles

windscreen chip

Fail 8 Dec 2025 54,060 miles

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

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

windscreen chip

Pass 9 Dec 2024 52,619 miles

windscreen chip

Fail 9 Dec 2024 52,619 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

windscreen chip

Pass 11 Dec 2023 49,738 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Dec 2022 46,031 miles

Central Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2021 42,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged on outer sidewall has damage and edges slightly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front tyre on edges slightly worn

Pass 5 Jan 2021 38,871 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 36,060 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear has slightly lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 32,339 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 28,098 miles

both front tyres slightly wearing worn,tread depth on 3mm,may require to attention

Pass 19 Dec 2016 24,381 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 20,723 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 15,423 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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HJ12 OFC is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ12 OFC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HJ12 OFC registered?

HJ12 OFC is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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The MOT history for HJ12 OFC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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