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R18 AJL

2012 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

162,591 mi
Last recorded162,591 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR18 AJL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 162,591 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 158,808 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 155,647 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn unevenly across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn unevenly across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jan 2024 155,647 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively rubber torn in centre (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn unevenly across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective rubber in poor condition (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn unevenly across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2023 151,943 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 142,425 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 132,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm - 235 50 R18 V (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front 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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jan 2020 124,800 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 110,585 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 110,511 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended seat belt latch (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2018 97,884 miles

can not check rear n/s seat belt child seat fitted

Pass 28 Jan 2017 83,109 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 68,315 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 50,833 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emissions too clean to register reading

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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R18 AJL is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R18 AJL, 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 R18 AJL registered?

R18 AJL is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 11 February 2012.

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