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K50 KDE

2012 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

95,623 mi
Last recorded95,623 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK50 KDE
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 95,623 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 93,179 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 1.6 mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn below 1.6mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 91,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 89,482 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 87,170 miles

engine cover and under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 24 Nov 2020 84,130 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges wearing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 80,677 miles

all tyres wearing to edges

Pass 31 Oct 2018 76,832 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 71,576 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 21 Nov 2016 64,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2015 58,670 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front brake discs worn

nearside rear inner tyre wall cracked

Fail 20 Nov 2015 58,660 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

front brake discs worn

nearside rear inner tyre wall cracked

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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K50 KDE is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K50 KDE, 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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K50 KDE is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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