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P1 PXD

2012 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,794 mi
Last recorded133,794 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP1 PXD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 133,794 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2026 133,794 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Dirty. (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2025 127,651 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 120,970 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2024 120,970 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 115,285 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2023 115,285 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 109,902 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 101,135 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 101,080 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 94,666 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension anti roll bar bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres feathering slightly inner edge

o/s/f suspension coil spring corroded slightly at top

tow bar corroded in middle

Pass 20 Feb 2019 82,278 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm front bush rubber cracking/ perishing slightly

Fail 20 Feb 2019 82,275 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension arm front bush rubber cracking/ perishing slightly

Pass 12 Feb 2018 58,082 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 49,578 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 49,578 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 41,191 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 31,013 miles

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

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

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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P1 PXD is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P1 PXD, 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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P1 PXD is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 February 2012.

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