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RO12 XCB

2012 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,270 mi
Last recorded77,270 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 XCB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 77,270 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 70,827 miles

Offside Outer Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 66,120 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/S+O/S TYRE WALLS DETERIORATED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view BAND B (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/R+O/S/R SUSPESION BUSHES DETERIORATED (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 61,464 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 57,474 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2021 53,682 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 51,165 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2020 51,165 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 46,791 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 46,791 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jun 2018 42,309 miles

Offside washer jet weak

Pass 23 Jun 2017 37,509 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2017 37,509 miles

Rear registration plate faded too excess (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2016 33,857 miles

Rear Number Plate Going White

Pass 20 May 2015 26,861 miles

Rear Number Plate Going White

Fail 20 May 2015 26,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Number Plate Going White

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 XCB is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XCB, 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 XCB registered?

RO12 XCB is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is RO12 XCB safe to buy?

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