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RO12 UEG

2012 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,195 mi
Last recorded101,195 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 UEG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 101,195 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 97,940 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))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 90,567 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 83,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 29 Jul 2021 76,483 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 76,483 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2 x stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 71,917 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 71,917 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 65,858 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 65,858 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 57,666 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 57,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 52,079 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 42,291 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 35,461 miles

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

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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RO12 UEG is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RO12 UEG, 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 RO12 UEG registered?

RO12 UEG is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 20 March 2012.

Is RO12 UEG safe to buy?

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