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NL12 VDC

2012 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

111,944 mi
Last recorded111,944 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 VDC
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 111,944 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 106,086 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2024 100,862 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 91,565 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2022 80,585 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 71,539 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 66,212 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 53,897 miles

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 21 Feb 2018 45,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Valve stem slightly damaged both rear (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 41,150 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread stepping and screw in tread area

Fail 2 Mar 2017 41,109 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre tread stepping and screw in tread area

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 31,546 miles

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

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

nsf tyre is worn low on very inner edge.

Pass 3 Feb 2015 20,155 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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NL12 VDC is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NL12 VDC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NL12 VDC registered?

NL12 VDC is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is NL12 VDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 VDC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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