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NL12 LGK

2012 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

138,299 mi
Last recorded138,299 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 LGK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 138,299 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 128,422 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2024 118,875 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 109,057 miles

Headlight level device fault

Pass 14 Apr 2022 100,281 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 90,411 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 90,411 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 89,070 miles

Lower Covers fitted along underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Jul 2019 84,265 miles

Lower Covers fitted along underside of vehicle

Pass 7 Aug 2018 74,542 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 71,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 61,863 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Mar 2016 50,405 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)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 36,779 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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NL12 LGK is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Black 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 NL12 LGK, 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 NL12 LGK registered?

NL12 LGK is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 13 April 2012.

Is NL12 LGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 LGK shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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