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J16 SFB

2012 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

115,709 mi
Last recorded115,709 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 SFB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 115,709 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jan 2025 106,513 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened bothsides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 97,478 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 90,983 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 85,938 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2021 85,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 81,250 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 81,250 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2019 77,026 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S Front Brake Discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S & O/S Rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S & O/S Front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Dec 2018 69,426 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 61,385 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 47,768 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 32,577 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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J16 SFB is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 J16 SFB, 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 J16 SFB registered?

J16 SFB is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 26 November 2012.

Is J16 SFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J16 SFB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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