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LF62 YWS

2012 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,392 mi
Last recorded125,392 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF62 YWS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 125,392 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 109,375 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 109,375 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (235/50/18) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner/outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm inner/outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2024 95,857 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 95,857 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2023 95,798 miles

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2022 87,660 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear unable to check both O/S/R outer and centre seat belts due to area full

Pass 4 Dec 2021 79,712 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2021 79,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Nov 2020 72,017 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside side repeater damaged

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both & perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 66,022 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 56,306 miles

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 56,306 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 47,978 miles

Emissions not picked up by smoke tester

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

Rear tyres perished

Fail 28 Nov 2017 47,978 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Emissions not picked up by smoke tester

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Nov 2016 39,067 miles

all brake discs worn

child seats fitted

rear brake pads low

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 23 Nov 2016 39,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all brake discs worn

child seats fitted

rear brake pads low

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 25 Nov 2015 31,176 miles

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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LF62 YWS is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LF62 YWS, 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 LF62 YWS registered?

LF62 YWS is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 26 November 2012.

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