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NJ12 MZW

2012 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

102,637 mi
Last recorded102,637 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 MZW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 102,637 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Damage to passenger door and sill

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall & worn on inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tail lamp unit cracked

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated also perishing on outer sidewall & cracking on tread pattern (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated also worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 100,728 miles

Front Wipers Smearing

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 97,556 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 94,990 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 92,529 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 89,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 87,154 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 83,972 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 80,626 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 78,090 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 74,524 miles

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

item removed from windscreen prior to test

Pass 22 May 2015 71,378 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 71,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 69,122 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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NJ12 MZW is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NJ12 MZW, 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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NJ12 MZW is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 12 March 2012.

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