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SO12 VYU

2012 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

103,976 mi
Last recorded103,976 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 VYU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2024 103,976 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Dec 2024 103,976 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 98,927 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 92,022 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 82,306 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 73,302 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2019 64,642 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2018 54,894 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 42,036 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 29,652 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 19,658 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 11,432 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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SO12 VYU is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SO12 VYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SO12 VYU registered?

SO12 VYU is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 9 August 2012.

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The MOT history for SO12 VYU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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