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SV12 ZMY

2012 Volvo XC70

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

215,515 mi
Last recorded215,515 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 ZMY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 215,515 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside front to rear has surface corrosion including suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 215,359 miles
Fail 14 May 2024 215,359 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 206,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2022 198,587 miles
Fail 11 May 2022 198,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2021 190,052 miles
Pass 5 May 2020 176,600 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 171,620 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 159,074 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Fail 16 Mar 2018 159,074 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 18 Apr 2017 143,611 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2017 143,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 95,914 miles

Rear both tyres wearing inner edge

slight oil leak at bottom of engine

slight sweat on power steering hose at rack

Pass 19 May 2015 74,472 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2015 74,472 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

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 ZMY is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZMY, 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 ZMY registered?

SV12 ZMY is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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