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LX12 SPV

2012 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,530 mi
Last recorded142,530 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 SPV
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 142,530 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2026 142,530 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 137,995 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 129,959 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Fail 20 Mar 2024 129,958 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/40/18/95W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Pass 14 Mar 2023 122,413 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 115,426 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drum stick steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 115,426 miles

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play drum stick steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 107,589 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) very slight ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 101,430 miles

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged tread miss shaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 101,428 miles

Front Position lamp not working both front sidelights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged tread miss shaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 95,129 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 81,554 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2017 65,736 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 61,016 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 49,790 miles

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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LX12 SPV is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LX12 SPV, 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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What year was LX12 SPV registered?

LX12 SPV is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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