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PVP5979

2012 Volvo XC70

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,925 mi
Last recorded56,925 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2017
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPVP5979
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2017 56,925 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 56,925 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

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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PVP5979 is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PVP5979, 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 PVP5979 registered?

PVP5979 is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 December 2012.

Is PVP5979 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PVP5979 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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