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N100 GEC

2012 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

24,550 mi
Last recorded24,550 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN100 GEC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 24,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 22,796 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2025 22,796 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 19,383 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 15,781 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 14,092 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2021 12,335 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2020 12,220 miles

engine covers and under tray fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2019 10,492 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2019 10,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 8,494 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 4 Sep 2017 4,946 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 2,437 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 2,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 30,349 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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N100 GEC is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,999cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 N100 GEC, 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 N100 GEC registered?

N100 GEC is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is N100 GEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N100 GEC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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