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PB12 BJB

2012 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

23,754 mi
Last recorded23,754 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPB12 BJB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2026 23,754 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 23,500 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 22,996 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 21,820 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 20,710 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 19,404 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 18,365 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 15,600 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 13,960 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 11,888 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 9,963 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 7,723 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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PB12 BJB is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PB12 BJB, 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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What year was PB12 BJB registered?

PB12 BJB is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is PB12 BJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PB12 BJB shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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