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LY12 YMA

2012 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

99,441 mi
Last recorded99,441 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 YMA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 99,441 miles

Leak under front of vehicle when washers operated

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 99,441 miles

Leak under front of vehicle when washers operated

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2025 95,858 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 93,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 89,384 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 85,983 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 81,242 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 77,779 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 71,005 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 63,478 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 54,719 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 46,599 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 35,769 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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LY12 YMA is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 LY12 YMA, 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 LY12 YMA registered?

LY12 YMA is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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