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SA12 XES

2012 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

175,367 mi
Last recorded175,367 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 XES
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 175,367 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall damage but cords not exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing noted. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 166,307 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 158,463 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perishing to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 152,861 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 147,124 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 136,616 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 123,746 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 114,376 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Slight movement in Osf droplink (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 114,376 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Front wipers smearing windscreen (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Slight movement in Osf droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 97,868 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 75,542 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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SA12 XES is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SA12 XES, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SA12 XES registered?

SA12 XES is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is SA12 XES safe to buy?

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