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VN12 EAA

2012 Volvo XC70

Grey Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

125,887 mi
Last recorded125,887 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 EAA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 125,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

both front tyres badly worn on edges

Pass 19 Dec 2024 119,026 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2024 119,025 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside 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 19 Dec 2023 111,458 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 111,456 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 102,004 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 95,377 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 92,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front nsf fog light inop

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr trailing arm bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 92,659 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side light inop nsf (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front nsf fog light inop

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr trailing arm bush debonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from top of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 89,111 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes worn / slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 89,107 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes worn / slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 85,526 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 79,703 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 68,551 miles

front wipers smearing

Fail 19 Dec 2016 68,550 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wipers smearing

Pass 8 Jan 2016 55,664 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 55,664 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 41,362 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2015 41,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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VN12 EAA is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Grey with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VN12 EAA, 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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VN12 EAA is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 18 April 2012.

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