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R4 YJL

2012 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

63,647 mi
Last recorded63,647 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR4 YJL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 63,647 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 63,647 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2024 60,687 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2023 57,747 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 55,979 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 53,312 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2020 50,729 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2020 50,724 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 45,482 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 45,470 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2018 41,239 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 41,233 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 May 2017 37,322 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 37,322 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2016 31,861 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2015 26,173 miles

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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R4 YJL is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R4 YJL, 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 R4 YJL registered?

R4 YJL is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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