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LM12 VHW

2012 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

43,780 mi
Last recorded43,780 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 VHW
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 43,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (bald on inner edge of tread) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (bald on inner edge of tread) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Tyre obviously under inflated (both offside tyres) (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Oct 2024 42,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly Worn on Inner Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 42,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2023 41,105 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 39,825 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2021 38,899 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 36,649 miles
Fail 7 May 2020 36,649 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 31,970 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 25,448 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and edge worn (4.1.E.1)

offside rear tyre edge worn

Pass 4 May 2017 17,173 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 9,604 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted & obscuring full inspection of adult seat belt

Pass 29 Apr 2015 3,531 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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LM12 VHW is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LM12 VHW, 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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LM12 VHW is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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