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K17 AAK

2012 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,296 mi
Last recorded124,296 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK17 AAK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 124,296 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 114,240 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 114,237 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn front (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 101,765 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 101,764 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Power steering component leaking Due to engine cover unable to locate source of leak (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm of tread depth in centre of tyre tyre size 235/50ZR18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm of tread depth in centre of tyre. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2022 97,467 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 92,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Anti roll bar link, slight play which may lead to knocking noise over rough surfaces. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 92,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Anti roll bar link, slight play which may lead to knocking noise over rough surfaces. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Replaced blade under PRS routine. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 80,810 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 80,810 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front track rod end boot slight leak

Pass 7 Nov 2017 68,769 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 56,724 miles

trailing arm bushes appear split

undertrays fitted restricting to view to some components

Pass 18 Mar 2016 47,382 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2016 47,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 35,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres worn inner edge

osf, nsf and nsr tyres perished slightly

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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K17 AAK is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K17 AAK, 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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K17 AAK is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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