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V5 DSL

2012 Volvo XC70

Gold Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

122,520 mi
Last recorded122,520 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV5 DSL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 122,520 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 116,245 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 110,697 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 103,979 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 97,082 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2021 90,988 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 86,993 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 79,652 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 67,369 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre wearing on inner edge .

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 67,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18 97V Pirelli (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre wearing on inner edge .

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 53,096 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 40,245 miles

Offside Rear nail in tread

Pass 13 Apr 2015 32,125 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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V5 DSL 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 V5 DSL, 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 V5 DSL registered?

V5 DSL is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is V5 DSL safe to buy?

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