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RO12 XBF

2012 Volvo V70

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

152,126 mi
Last recorded152,126 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 XBF
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 152,126 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 144,422 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 133,102 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 124,915 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 119,709 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 119,709 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 114,427 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 103,725 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 86,152 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 68,536 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 68,536 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 May 2016 53,017 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper blades are slightly smeary.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 40,564 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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RO12 XBF is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 89,810 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RO12 XBF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo V70 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RO12 XBF registered?

RO12 XBF is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 2 May 2012.

Is RO12 XBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO12 XBF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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