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SG12 VPL

2012 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

145,346 mi
Last recorded145,346 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 VPL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 145,346 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Heatshield loose

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle underside corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2024 141,316 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Heatshield loose

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2023 135,743 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heatshield loose

Fail 15 Dec 2023 135,743 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 9 Dec 2022 126,465 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 116,007 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 106,101 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2019 94,059 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 86,745 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 75,258 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2017 75,258 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 62,361 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 62,361 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 47,138 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 47,138 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear 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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SG12 VPL 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 SG12 VPL, 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 SG12 VPL registered?

SG12 VPL is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is SG12 VPL safe to buy?

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