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NL12 YGG

2012 Volvo XC70

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,247 mi
Last recorded130,247 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 YGG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 130,247 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 123,446 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 116,499 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 116,499 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 108,673 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 100,079 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in boot seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

engine bay covers and under body trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 26 Aug 2020 95,870 miles

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

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

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

engine bay covers and under body trays fitted

Fail 20 Aug 2020 95,807 miles

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

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

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

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

engine bay covers and under body trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2019 87,468 miles

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 22 Aug 2019 87,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2018 76,958 miles

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

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

Rear tyres 235/50/18 uneven wear on inner edges side walls perished

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2017 65,328 miles

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Aug 2017 65,313 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 50,714 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2015 39,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 YGG is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YGG, 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 YGG is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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