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R4 EAF

2012 Volvo C70

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

55,830 mi
Last recorded55,830 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 EAF
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 55,830 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s/f amber marker lamp not working.

Fail 26 Nov 2025 55,830 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

n/s/f amber marker lamp not working.

Pass 3 Dec 2024 53,426 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged cut on sidewall 2354018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm ( rear bushes ). (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 50,582 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2023 50,582 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2022 47,914 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 2354018 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Nov 2022 47,914 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 2354018 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 44,731 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear tyre nail in tread/damage outer sidewall

Offside Rear tyre mishaping

all tyres soft

covers fitted

front and rear suspension corroding

rear heatshield loose

Pass 5 Nov 2020 42,409 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2020 42,407 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermitant fault on switch (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 38,126 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear x2 tyres mishaping

coolant level low

covers fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2018 33,264 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm rear bush debonding

Nearside Rear brake disc corroding

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

covers fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2017 28,572 miles

Front brake discs worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

Pass 3 Jan 2017 24,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 18,426 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 18,426 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front washers (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 12,615 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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R4 EAF is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R4 EAF, 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 R4 EAF registered?

R4 EAF is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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