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SL62 YZB

2012 Volvo C70

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2025
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

113,969 mi
Last recorded113,969 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL62 YZB
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024 113,969 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2024 113,969 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2023 107,237 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 107,238 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 99,499 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 99,499 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 91,080 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 91,080 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 85,316 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 85,305 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 79,587 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 79,587 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2018 69,153 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 69,152 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different structures are fitted across the same axle (5.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front wipers worn

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror damage/sharp edges (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 69,146 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 56,980 miles

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall/kerbing band

Fail 4 Oct 2017 56,980 miles

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

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall/kerbing band

Pass 20 Oct 2016 44,795 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 44,794 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror housing (6.1.C.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 34,554 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 34,511 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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SL62 YZB is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 SL62 YZB, 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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SL62 YZB is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 26 October 2012.

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