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J3 LYN

2012 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,331 mi
Last recorded35,331 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 LYN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2026 35,331 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 34,454 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 33,334 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 32,265 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 30,908 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 30,414 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 29,356 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 27,855 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 25,555 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 22,591 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 18,105 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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J3 LYN is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 J3 LYN, 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

How do I check the history of J3 LYN?

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What year was J3 LYN registered?

J3 LYN is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is J3 LYN safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 LYN shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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