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LG62 XBC

2012 Volvo V70

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

140,227 mi
Last recorded140,227 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG62 XBC
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 140,227 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 137,124 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 137,124 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge . (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2020 130,450 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

o/s wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 27 Aug 2019 120,201 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 120,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Sep 2018 109,816 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 109,816 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Sep 2017 100,668 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 92,235 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 92,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 72,317 miles

Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres wearing on inner shoulder

Fail 9 Sep 2015 72,317 miles

Front tyre wearing on inner shoulder

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm wearing on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

rear tyres wearing on inner shoulder

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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LG62 XBC is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2012 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 89,810 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 V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LG62 XBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo V70 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LG62 XBC registered?

LG62 XBC is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is LG62 XBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG62 XBC shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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