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SP62 YMR

2012 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,773 mi
Last recorded48,773 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 YMR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 48,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 48,773 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 44,488 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 39,731 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 36,399 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2021 32,100 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 28,895 miles

Engine cover and Under-tray cover fitted

Front Wiper smearing

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 26,967 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

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

Offside Front Side indicator lens cracked water inside

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge worn bold (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 23,491 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Front Brake Disc started to lipped slightly

Front Brake pads wearing slightly Low

Front Wipers smearing

Offside Front Tyre edge worn and rubber cut all around

Pass 4 Sep 2017 22,074 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Under tray fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2016 19,155 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 9 Sep 2015 14,057 miles

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2015 14,057 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine covers fitted

under covers fitted

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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SP62 YMR is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 SP62 YMR, 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 SP62 YMR registered?

SP62 YMR is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is SP62 YMR safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP62 YMR shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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