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K18 APL

2012 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

117,673 mi
Last recorded117,673 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK18 APL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2024 117,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 117,584 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 112,773 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 112,747 miles

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both ineer surfaces starting to delaminate (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both disks heavily ptted and worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 106,613 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 98,023 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 93,266 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 93,266 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 88,806 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 80,025 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 70,674 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 60,621 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 53,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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K18 APL is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 K18 APL, 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 K18 APL registered?

K18 APL is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is K18 APL safe to buy?

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