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LT12 SMV

2012 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

213,133 mi
Last recorded213,133 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 SMV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2024 213,133 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 204,392 miles

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

Nearside front lower ball joint pinch bolt nylon lock nut not effective

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2023 204,388 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside front lower ball joint pinch bolt nylon lock nut not effective

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 198,260 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 191,086 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake disc face scored

Fail 5 Mar 2021 191,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm mounting to body bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm mounting to body bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside front brake disc face scored

Pass 9 Mar 2020 186,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyrebald inner/outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre bald innr/outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 174,615 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 162,984 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2018 162,984 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 151,186 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 138,026 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 124,380 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 124,376 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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LT12 SMV is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LT12 SMV, 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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LT12 SMV is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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