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LS12 VMK

2012 Volvo XC70

Gold Petrol 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

47,159 mi
Last recorded47,159 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 VMK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 47,159 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2025 36,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 33,752 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 32,028 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 32,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Apr 2022 28,304 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 26,201 miles

Engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

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

Fail 7 May 2021 26,201 miles

Engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 May 2020 23,574 miles

Engine cover and undertray fitted

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

Pass 15 May 2019 20,957 miles

front tyres starting to deteriorate

rear brake pads low

Pass 3 May 2018 18,638 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre age cracked and cut

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn and cut

Pass 10 May 2017 16,335 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 13,229 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2015 9,890 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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LS12 VMK is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,953cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LS12 VMK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LS12 VMK registered?

LS12 VMK is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is LS12 VMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS12 VMK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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