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P266 EDY

2012 Volvo C70

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

48,983 mi
Last recorded48,983 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP266 EDY
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 48,983 miles

Nearside Front Mirror indicator unit cracked

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 46,706 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished and distorted on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2024 44,292 miles

Offside Rear tyre misshapen on inside

Pass 14 Feb 2023 41,818 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 40,132 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and slightly uneven

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 40,132 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and slightly uneven

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 38,186 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 38,186 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 36,211 miles

Front wishbone inner rear bushes deteriorated

Offside Rear antiroll bar slight free play

Pass 5 Mar 2019 31,494 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 31,494 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2018 27,531 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 24,083 miles

Offside Front tyre cut on side wall

Fail 16 Feb 2017 24,081 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front tyre cut on side wall

Pass 18 Feb 2016 20,689 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly distorted in tread

Pass 27 Feb 2015 16,715 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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P266 EDY is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P266 EDY, 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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P266 EDY is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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