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RE12 OHN

2012 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

171,648 mi
Last recorded171,648 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 OHN
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 171,648 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 166,045 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 166,045 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 151,730 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 135,458 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn smooth around insides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jan 2023 135,458 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn smooth around insides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 119,108 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 110,166 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 110,166 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 May 2020 106,359 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 May 2019 95,675 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 83,068 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 75,787 miles

slight damp round power steering pipes

Pass 1 Jul 2016 60,644 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 32,817 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 32,817 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 32,815 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre has slight damage to sidewall.

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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RE12 OHN is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RE12 OHN, 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 RE12 OHN registered?

RE12 OHN is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 26 May 2012.

Is RE12 OHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 OHN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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