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SS55 FOY

2012 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,852 mi
Last recorded103,852 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSS55 FOY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 103,852 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Jun 2026 103,852 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 98,378 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Jun 2025 98,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced dim (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 90,027 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 79,816 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2023 79,816 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 69,596 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 64,949 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 59,883 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 51,408 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 46,340 miles

Nearside and Offside front tyres wearing on inside edges

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 40,464 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 35,185 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 35,185 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 28,042 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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SS55 FOY is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SS55 FOY, 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 SS55 FOY registered?

SS55 FOY is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is SS55 FOY safe to buy?

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