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VK62 LXO

2012 Volvo XC70

Bronze Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

114,246 mi
Last recorded114,246 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 LXO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 114,246 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 103,755 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 92,262 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 80,421 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 80,421 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 67,370 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 56,839 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 46,679 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 34,872 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 25,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2017 25,915 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 19,482 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 14,349 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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VK62 LXO is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Bronze with a 1,984cc 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 VK62 LXO, 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 VK62 LXO registered?

VK62 LXO is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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