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TYP 603

2012 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

106,595 mi
Last recorded106,595 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYP 603
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 106,595 miles

Engine covers, sill covers and undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (3 (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2024 103,387 miles

Engine covers, sill covers and undertrays fitted, not allowing a full inspection.

Pass 4 Oct 2023 100,892 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 99,136 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2022 99,136 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible covered and damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 96,662 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 90,393 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 90,386 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 62,759 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 40,736 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 15,781 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 12,411 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 10,091 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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TYP 603 is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Gold with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 TYP 603, 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 TYP 603 registered?

TYP 603 is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 2 May 2012.

Is TYP 603 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TYP 603 shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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