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LR62 SJO

2012 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

82,822 mi
Last recorded82,822 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR62 SJO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 82,822 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2025 78,679 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2024 73,875 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 68,845 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2023 68,835 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 63,310 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near side & Off side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near side & Off side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jul 2022 63,310 miles

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Near side & Off side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near side & Off side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 57,756 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2021 57,756 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 54,337 miles

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 50,486 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 50,471 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 42,304 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 42,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 34,597 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 28,601 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 22,662 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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LR62 SJO is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LR62 SJO, 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 LR62 SJO registered?

LR62 SJO is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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The MOT history for LR62 SJO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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