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SG61 LGX

2012 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

104,752 mi
Last recorded104,752 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG61 LGX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 104,752 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2026 104,734 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords SIDEWALL 235/50 R18 101W (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2025 101,512 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Jan 2025 101,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 98,230 miles

Offside Front outline marker light not working

Pass 17 Jan 2023 94,310 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 94,310 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 89,160 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 89,152 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2021 84,266 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2021 84,257 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 80,368 miles

Front Lower Nearside and offside suspension arm front most rubber bushes deteriorating

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 80,352 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Nearside and offside suspension arm front most rubber bushes deteriorating

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing low on inner edge

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 74,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play +boot splitting (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2019 74,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play +boot splitting (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 68,417 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small closed cut (borderline pass) (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 58,369 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 58,283 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cords exposed deep cuts an worn very thin on inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 46,125 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a thorn through inner sidewall (puncture)

Offside Rear tyre has a cut in the tread not to cords

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 34,457 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 34,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

borth rear tyres worn on inside edge

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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SG61 LGX is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SG61 LGX, 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 SG61 LGX registered?

SG61 LGX is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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