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SSU 451

2012 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

150,247 mi
Last recorded150,247 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSSU 451
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 150,247 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 143,498 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 131,355 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 122,813 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 115,756 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 113,279 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 101,309 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 88,981 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe and hose running along o/s/f chassis member (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 23 Mar 2020 88,981 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage pipe and hose running along o/s/f chassis member (2.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 76,174 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 65,899 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 55,800 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 55,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 43,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 32,203 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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SSU 451 is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SSU 451, 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 SSU 451 registered?

SSU 451 is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is SSU 451 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SSU 451 shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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