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J50 HNX

2012 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

59,969 mi
Last recorded59,969 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 HNX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 59,969 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 59,969 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front outer marker lamp not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Feb 2025 52,655 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 50,050 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 50,013 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 48,451 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 46,907 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2022 46,907 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2021 44,975 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2021 44,909 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 43,488 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 19 Feb 2020 43,488 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 12 Feb 2019 41,142 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 38,741 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 37,005 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 37,004 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40 18 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit replace as soon as possible (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 33,566 miles

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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J50 HNX is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J50 HNX, 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.

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What year was J50 HNX registered?

J50 HNX is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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