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NX12 UAM

2012 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,261 mi
Last recorded117,261 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 UAM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 117,261 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2024 113,732 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 107,658 miles

bonnet safety catch stiff in operation.

Fail 12 Sep 2023 107,650 miles

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

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

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

bonnet safety catch stiff in operation.

Pass 13 Sep 2022 98,869 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 88,838 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 82,762 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2020 82,759 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 74,258 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 74,257 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 59,753 miles

Rear tyres on 3mm

Small scratch on windscreen

Fail 11 Sep 2018 59,753 miles

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

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

Rear tyres on 3mm

Small scratch on windscreen

Pass 21 Sep 2017 46,519 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 34,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 2 Oct 2015 21,150 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 20,177 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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NX12 UAM is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NX12 UAM, 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 NX12 UAM registered?

NX12 UAM is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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