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VK12 RMU

2012 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

132,261 mi
Last recorded132,261 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 RMU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 132,261 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 127,569 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 123,494 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 123,489 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 118,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2021 114,101 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper top mount bushes (both sides) (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 110,296 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 103,858 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 99,154 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 96,191 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2017 96,191 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2016 86,418 miles

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

Rear tyres worn on inner edges, nearly bald

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 66,608 miles

All tyres are wearing on inner edges

Front wiper blades starting to smear slightly

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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VK12 RMU is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Black 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 VK12 RMU, 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 VK12 RMU registered?

VK12 RMU is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 11 May 2012.

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