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OY12 GDK

2012 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,777 mi
Last recorded120,777 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 GDK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 120,777 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater lamp damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread badly worn and low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 120,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively outer cv joint worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light side repeater lamp damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread badly worn and low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 108,952 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lamp damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Feb 2025 108,949 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs deteriorated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lamp damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Feb 2024 96,833 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 96,833 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 82,394 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 82,394 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear pads on metal (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2022 70,176 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 64,893 miles

Exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2020 61,428 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 55,033 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 48,069 miles

unable to check rear setbelts

Pass 10 Mar 2017 41,742 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 34,990 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 27,148 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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OY12 GDK is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Blue 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 OY12 GDK, 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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OY12 GDK is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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