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SC03 BRC

2012 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

118,991 mi
Last recorded118,991 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC03 BRC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 118,991 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S AND O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 116,093 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S and O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 111,893 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2023 107,424 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 107,166 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2023 107,166 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2022 93,798 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2021 79,358 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 71,843 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + deteriorating all around (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 64,356 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Front wipers smearing on screen but not adversely effecting drivers view of the road

Fail 6 Mar 2019 64,356 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Front wipers smearing on screen but not adversely effecting drivers view of the road

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 58,446 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Front wipers smearing on screen but not effecting drivers view of the road

Fail 5 Mar 2018 58,446 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Front wipers smearing on screen but not effecting drivers view of the road

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 2 Mar 2017 52,502 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some items

Pass 2 Mar 2016 38,994 miles

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

covers fitted to engine and under car

front wipers in poor condition

Pass 4 Mar 2015 23,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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SC03 BRC is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 SC03 BRC, 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 SC03 BRC registered?

SC03 BRC is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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