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VK12 RNO

2012 Volvo XC70

Green Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,001 mi
Last recorded157,001 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 RNO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 157,001 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 157,001 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 149,718 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 140,284 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre scrubbing

Pass 17 Mar 2023 132,153 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 121,807 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 111,978 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 111,976 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 108,032 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 108,032 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2019 95,021 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 95,021 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 80,357 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 62,311 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 50,038 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 23,720 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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VK12 RNO is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Green with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RNO, 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 RNO registered?

VK12 RNO is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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