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NL12 UEJ

2012 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

198,446 mi
Last recorded198,446 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 UEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 198,446 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2025 185,750 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2025 185,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 171,474 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 171,473 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 171,372 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit tested at 0.54 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 160,529 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 15 Jun 2023 160,528 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system wiring excessively damaged rubbing on tyre (1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Electronic stability control wiring excessively damaged rubbing on wheel (7.12 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached detatched-bracket broken (4.10 (a) (ii))

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 Apr 2023 160,006 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Body not fully secure bumper (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 140,787 miles

bad front end damage

exhaust center flange corroded and thin

offside front fog light not working

Fail 9 Mar 2022 140,781 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

bad front end damage

exhaust center flange corroded and thin

nearside front tyre on the minimum legal limit

nearside rear tyre worn very badly on the shoulders and on the minimum legal limit

offside front fog light not working

offside rear tyre worn on the shoulders and approaching the wear bars

rear brake pads are low

Pass 17 Mar 2021 121,288 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 108,055 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 108,055 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 93,128 miles

engine/under trays fitted

Fail 7 Mar 2019 93,128 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine/under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2018 69,277 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 68,758 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 68,758 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 56,651 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 40,306 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 16,952 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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NL12 UEJ is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 NL12 UEJ, 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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NL12 UEJ is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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