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SK62 NYV

2012 Volvo XC70

Bronze Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

118,348 mi
Last recorded118,348 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK62 NYV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 118,348 miles

underside heavy underseal

Fail 14 Jan 2026 118,348 miles

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

underside heavy underseal

Pass 18 Mar 2025 116,946 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2025 116,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Lamp adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 108,532 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All brake discs slightly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 27 Apr 2023 104,097 miles

Power steering slight stiff/noisy in operation

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear, nearside rear worse on outer face, with fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2023 104,089 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre cut to cords on worn/bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre worn through to cords on inner edge,tyre out of round (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering slight stiff/noisy in operation

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear, nearside rear worse on outer face, with fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 92,941 miles

Central Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 92,941 miles

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

Central Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 89,731 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 82,628 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 71,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre starting to wear on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3-4mm and starting to wear on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 62,916 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 62,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 55,190 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 41,746 miles

Emissions too low to detect

Fail 26 Oct 2015 41,746 miles

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Emissions too low to detect

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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SK62 NYV is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Bronze with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SK62 NYV, 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 SK62 NYV registered?

SK62 NYV is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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