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HY12 SFO

2012 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,346 mi
Last recorded133,346 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 SFO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 133,346 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2025 125,179 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2024 120,567 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 111,345 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 99,460 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 91,002 miles

Both headlamp aims just within set limits.

Front tyre treads quite well worn.

Pass 25 Feb 2020 88,248 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 88,248 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 81,212 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge quite badly (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 75,176 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some components

zero emissions

Fail 5 Feb 2018 75,176 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

under tray fitted obscuring some components

zero emissions

Pass 17 Mar 2017 65,667 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

no emissions produced at time of test.

Fail 17 Mar 2017 65,667 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (3.5.1i)

no emissions produced at time of test.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 50,135 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2016 50,135 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 35,021 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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HY12 SFO is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HY12 SFO, 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 HY12 SFO registered?

HY12 SFO is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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