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V16 MDC

2012 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,487 mi
Last recorded100,487 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV16 MDC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 100,487 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 94,533 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 87,118 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 79,825 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 72,276 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 72,058 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 66,144 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 64,990 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 64,125 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 61,900 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 57,645 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 53,428 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 43,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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V16 MDC 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 92.3%.

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 V16 MDC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V16 MDC registered?

V16 MDC is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is V16 MDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V16 MDC shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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