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NG62 XSW

2012 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

176,651 mi
Last recorded176,651 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG62 XSW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 176,651 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Oct 2024 165,920 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2024 165,920 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 154,982 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall damaged slightly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 143,926 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 143,926 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 130,473 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 120,477 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Grease leaking slightly past clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2019 111,582 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2019 111,582 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 95,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 80,363 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2017 80,362 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front wiper blades smear

Pass 14 Oct 2016 63,944 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 63,944 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 48,301 miles

Front wiper blades smear

Nail in offside front tyre

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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NG62 XSW is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 NG62 XSW, 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 NG62 XSW registered?

NG62 XSW is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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