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SP62 YVJ

2012 Volvo XC70

Bronze Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

43,850 mi
Last recorded43,850 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 YVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 43,850 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 52,020 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 39,862 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 37,865 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 37,865 miles

Nearside Front 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 36,159 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 36,159 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 34,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 32,277 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 32,274 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 28,405 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 25,183 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 22,693 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 17,942 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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SP62 YVJ is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Bronze with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 SP62 YVJ, 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 YVJ registered?

SP62 YVJ is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 11 October 2012.

Is SP62 YVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP62 YVJ shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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