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MSK 472

2012 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,108 mi
Last recorded47,108 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSK 472
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 47,108 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 47,108 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 45,463 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 42,959 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 39,892 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 36,331 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dashcam ()

Pass 22 Apr 2021 33,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn heavily uneven on inside edge

Fail 22 Apr 2021 33,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily cracked 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre worn heavily uneven on inside edge

Fail 17 Apr 2021 33,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 31,070 miles

x3 upper shock absorber mounts corroded.

Pass 4 Jun 2019 28,705 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jun 2019 28,705 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Slight buckle (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 26,470 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 23,320 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 17,046 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 28 May 2015 11,376 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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MSK 472 is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Silver 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 MSK 472, 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 MSK 472 registered?

MSK 472 is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 June 2012.

Is MSK 472 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MSK 472 shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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