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RO05 RPG

2012 Volvo XC70

Bronze Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,606 mi
Last recorded107,606 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO05 RPG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 107,606 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all

Fail 5 Aug 2026 107,605 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all

Pass 31 Jul 2025 99,862 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all

Pass 2 Aug 2024 92,180 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2024 92,180 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 83,094 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 71,366 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 57,445 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 45,169 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 43,617 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage possible ferrule joint to hose.. (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres are perishedDOM2011.. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 39,196 miles

Offside Front Lower power steering pipe slightly leaking

both rear tyres slightly cracked /perished

Pass 19 Jan 2018 33,193 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 27,622 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 21,866 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 15,109 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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RO05 RPG is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Bronze with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RO05 RPG, 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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RO05 RPG is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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