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PX12 YAE

2012 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,417 mi
Last recorded129,417 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX12 YAE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 129,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front headlight and bumper damage

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 129,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front headlight and bumper damage

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 122,268 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2025 122,268 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working side repeater in mirror casing damaged and not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured going white in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 115,735 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 108,040 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 100,248 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 100,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 93,254 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 93,246 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 86,681 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 74,730 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 73,450 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 63,203 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 50,747 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 42,165 miles

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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PX12 YAE is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PX12 YAE, 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 PX12 YAE registered?

PX12 YAE is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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