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PF12 UCR

2012 Volvo XC70

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

217,969 mi
Last recorded217,969 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF12 UCR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 217,969 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2024 206,741 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2023 194,201 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 182,325 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 174,254 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 162,069 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 May 2020 162,067 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Pass 3 May 2019 154,950 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 154,950 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords o/s/f outer wall 235/50/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2018 148,782 miles

both front tyres wearing thin inner edge and o/s/f has outer side wall damage (no cords showing)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 May 2018 148,782 miles

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak n/s/r (2.7.3)

both front tyres wearing thin inner edge and o/s/f has outer side wall damage (no cords showing)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2017 141,366 miles

Offside Front tyre - damage to rim protector

Fail 2 May 2017 141,366 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both front headlamps (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front tyre - damage to rim protector

Pass 20 May 2016 131,861 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 131,861 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 109,411 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 109,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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PF12 UCR is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 PF12 UCR, 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 PF12 UCR registered?

PF12 UCR is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is PF12 UCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF12 UCR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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