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L4 MBN

2012 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

109,835 mi
Last recorded109,835 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL4 MBN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 Oct 2025 109,835 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

belly pan and floor covers fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2024 106,281 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 102,268 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 99,316 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 95,117 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 92,567 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 May 2019 86,554 miles

Engine cover and Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 May 2018 79,834 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 78,994 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear bump stop deteriorated

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' also light scratches on screen (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 71,960 miles

Nearside Rear bump stop perished

Pass 25 Jun 2015 59,799 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

O/S/R tyre has deep cut in tread but no cords showing

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

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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L4 MBN is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 L4 MBN, 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 L4 MBN registered?

L4 MBN is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 7 July 2012.

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