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T31 RCJ

2012 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

69,450 mi
Last recorded69,450 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT31 RCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 69,450 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2026 69,444 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2024 66,306 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2023 61,212 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 57,070 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 52,234 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 47,922 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 43,455 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 35,142 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 30,946 miles

Offside Rear tyre side wall cut

windscreen wipers deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2016 24,868 miles

Offside Front tyre side wall cut

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 17,828 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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T31 RCJ is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 T31 RCJ, 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 T31 RCJ registered?

T31 RCJ is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 5 November 2012.

Is T31 RCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for T31 RCJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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