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SL12 UMO

2012 Volvo C70

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,109 mi
Last recorded87,109 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 UMO
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 87,109 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks along outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 83,240 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive large oil leak- undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coil spring lower arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 83,240 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, bald edges and perished cut outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, bald inner edge, perished cut outer wall and nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive large oil leak- undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement coil spring lower arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 79,826 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Mar 2024 79,826 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 74,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + Worn On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Mar 2023 63,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both not touching screen properly (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes corroded at front before 1st joins (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning partially flickering/not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail is bent/twisted and sitting higher than n/s (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced body mount bracket (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning partially flickering/not working (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security complete chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 69,792 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 69,792 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 63,982 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake travel a little high

Nearside Rear fog light not working

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 63,982 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and pitted inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Handbrake travel a little high

Nearside Rear fog light not working

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 58,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing mis shaped inner edge and cuts in both side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear number plate light a little dim

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing mis shaped inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 52,987 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 52,987 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 47,658 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 47,658 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 May 2017 44,971 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 35,875 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2015 23,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 23,157 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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SL12 UMO is a 2012 Volvo C70 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2012 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,836 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 C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SL12 UMO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SL12 UMO is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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