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SP62 YVU

2012 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,100 mi
Last recorded94,100 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 YVU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 94,100 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 86,952 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 81,417 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 72,797 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 66,002 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil and offside (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured and offside (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Rear heat shield damaged

head lamp aim was adjusted inside car during mot pre-checks

Pass 4 Oct 2021 59,895 miles

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 56,054 miles

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside components

Front wipers smearing on screen (still clearing effectively)

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 56,054 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))

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside components

Front wipers smearing on screen (still clearing effectively)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 50,940 miles

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.3mm (tyre outer sidewall perished) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre (repairable)

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Crack in number plate (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 45,835 miles

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2018 45,830 miles

Offside 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))

Engine undercover fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2017 39,529 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 31,030 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 31,030 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 20,211 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 YVU is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YVU, 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 YVU registered?

SP62 YVU is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 13 October 2012.

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