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KH08 SLA

2012 Volvo C70

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

122,011 mi
Last recorded122,011 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH08 SLA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 122,011 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2024 109,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components

Pass 19 Oct 2023 104,831 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 97,546 miles

vehicle has been stood

Pass 14 Sep 2021 89,690 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 86,844 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 83,867 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 79,210 miles

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

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2018 79,164 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2017 69,207 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 44,828 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic covers fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2015 26,283 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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KH08 SLA is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,997cc 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 KH08 SLA, 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 KH08 SLA registered?

KH08 SLA is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 15 September 2012.

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