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SL62 DFP

2012 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,561 mi
Last recorded90,561 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 DFP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 90,561 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 90,549 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2024 85,287 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 85,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2023 79,349 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 79,344 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 74,646 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 74,627 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 69,732 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 64,725 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 59,180 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 59,176 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 48,933 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt grease seeping (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 39,876 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 33,014 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 21,750 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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SL62 DFP is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SL62 DFP, 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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SL62 DFP is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 September 2012.

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