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SH12 CHV

2012 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,231 mi
Last recorded112,231 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 CHV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 112,231 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2026 112,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 104,214 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 104,213 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2024 97,212 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2024 97,208 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 May 2023 91,787 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 87,558 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 76,432 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 68,891 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2020 68,890 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened drivers & passengers front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 62,747 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 56,567 miles

rear brake pads are low

Pass 2 Jun 2017 48,436 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 40,014 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 32,197 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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SH12 CHV is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Grey 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 SH12 CHV, 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 SH12 CHV registered?

SH12 CHV is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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