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KY12 YWP

2012 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,903 mi
Last recorded64,903 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY12 YWP
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 64,903 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Fail 9 Mar 2026 64,903 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 14 Mar 2025 59,365 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 59,365 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 53,794 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 48,996 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 45,529 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 44,751 miles

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

Front fog light not working both

Pass 3 Apr 2020 43,222 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly on inner edge

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2020 43,217 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured inner bead cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre wearing slightly unevenly on inner edge

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2019 37,969 miles

Front Wipers slightly smearing

Pass 14 Mar 2018 30,023 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 27,949 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 20,776 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 17,528 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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KY12 YWP is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KY12 YWP, 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 KY12 YWP registered?

KY12 YWP is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 March 2012.

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