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LX62 YHW

2012 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

132,615 mi
Last recorded132,615 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX62 YHW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 132,615 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2025 132,615 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible DIRTY ! (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 124,147 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 115,167 miles

offside and nearside rear indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 9 Jan 2023 106,824 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 106,821 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 85,376 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 63,976 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 63,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 60,979 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 60,979 miles

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 54,498 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 46,561 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 38,586 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 29,439 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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LX62 YHW is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LX62 YHW, 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 LX62 YHW registered?

LX62 YHW is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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