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SV12 NTM

2012 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,956 mi
Last recorded142,956 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 NTM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 142,956 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2026 141,410 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2026 141,410 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 126,433 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 126,424 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2 Nails

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2024 110,760 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

covers under vehicle full inspection of pipes etc cannot be carried out

Pass 20 Mar 2023 107,498 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight seep from power steering pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 98,520 miles

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

oil leak from offside front inner wing area

Pass 4 Mar 2021 88,043 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources both sides (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2020 78,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2020 78,705 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre worn on inside edge showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 63,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 63,665 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 52,747 miles

both front tyre uneven wear on inner edges

full undertray fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2017 37,993 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyre inner edges are bald

Pass 4 Mar 2016 25,298 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 18,680 miles

nsf osf tyres worn on edges to 0mm

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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SV12 NTM is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SV12 NTM, 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 SV12 NTM registered?

SV12 NTM is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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