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NJ12 MZX

2012 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

137,725 mi
Last recorded137,725 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ12 MZX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 137,725 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Hose/pipe (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Screw in tyre

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

Pass 22 Apr 2025 131,487 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly insecure at base.

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Apr 2025 131,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover slightly insecure at base.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 125,467 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2023 118,835 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 Apr 2023 118,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2022 112,954 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 104,188 miles

Power steering close to minimum mark On minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Apr 2021 104,188 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended Not releasing under load (7.1.2 (d))

Power steering close to minimum mark On minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 May 2020 93,129 miles
Fail 4 May 2020 93,127 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 84,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front day time running light not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear bumper un-clipped

Fail 18 Jun 2019 84,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wear 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front day time running light not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear bumper un-clipped

Pass 11 Jun 2018 68,344 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2017 57,218 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 50,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear oil leak from diff area

Pass 20 May 2015 32,658 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 30,613 miles

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 MZX is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 NJ12 MZX, 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 NJ12 MZX registered?

NJ12 MZX is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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