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SX62 CLU

2012 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

172,266 mi
Last recorded172,266 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX62 CLU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 172,266 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 172,266 miles

Central Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 160,437 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 143,776 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 143,776 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 129,822 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 114,575 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 103,239 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 91,038 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 76,138 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 62,069 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 62,069 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2016 50,456 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 36,133 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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SX62 CLU is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SX62 CLU, 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 SX62 CLU registered?

SX62 CLU is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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