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M88 BGW

2012 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

164,394 mi
Last recorded164,394 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM88 BGW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 164,394 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 164,394 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 149,459 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Orange day running lamp inop

Fail 2 Jul 2025 149,458 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Orange day running lamp inop

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

Pass 4 Jul 2024 134,888 miles

Engine covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2023 111,947 miles

Engine covers fitted

Suspension components rusty

Pass 23 Jun 2022 92,989 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 23 Jun 2022 92,989 miles

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

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2021 70,576 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 68,677 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 62,649 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2019 62,249 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative link broken (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front side marker inop

Pass 10 Dec 2018 57,300 miles

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside components

Minor cuts in Nearside front tyre outer sidewall (not to cords)

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2018 57,299 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside components

Minor cuts in nearside front tyre outer sidewall

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 52,582 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 46,708 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 39,338 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 39,337 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 30,079 miles

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

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

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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M88 BGW is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 M88 BGW, 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 M88 BGW registered?

M88 BGW is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 April 2012.

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