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LS12 XHT

2012 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,909 mi
Last recorded159,909 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 XHT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 159,909 miles

Nearside slightly reduced brightness

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2025 159,873 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative as indicated by text on instrument panel (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced bulb holder not clipped in properly? (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure very near limit on tread also (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside slightly reduced brightness

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 ()

Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 151,621 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 141,575 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

n/s/f and and o/s/f suspension anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush worn/ perished slightly

o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded slightly around upper coil

Pass 8 Nov 2022 130,341 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Nov 2022 130,339 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front brake discs worn/ corroded on edge

Pass 8 Nov 2021 119,460 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs worn/ corroded slightly on edge

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes perished slightly

Fail 8 Nov 2021 119,460 miles

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

front brake discs worn/ corroded slightly on edge

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes perished slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2020 108,037 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 108,037 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2020 107,250 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 91,850 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2019 91,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 78,238 miles

Rear registration plate insecure

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 64,180 miles

Both front brake discs have wear lips developing on edges .

Fail 21 Feb 2017 64,110 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Both front brake discs have wear lips developing on edges .

Pass 8 Feb 2016 43,518 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 43,518 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 27,040 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 XHT is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LS12 XHT, 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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LS12 XHT is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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