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VN62 KLJ

2012 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

216,781 mi
Last recorded216,781 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN62 KLJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2024 216,781 miles

Offside Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view top sun strip (3.2 (b) (i))

headlamp level warning lamp illuminated . headlamps auto adjust when turned on

Fail 27 Aug 2024 216,454 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view top sun strip (3.2 (b) (i))

headlamp level warning lamp illuminated . headlamps auto adjust when turned on

Pass 10 Aug 2023 195,126 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 176,375 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush un-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Approx 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 157,440 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 146,045 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm on inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm on inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 146,043 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm on inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 3mm on inner treads (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 121,783 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damage

Fail 15 Nov 2019 121,783 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damage

Pass 30 Oct 2018 94,910 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2018 94,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 81,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit i=3mm c=4mm o=3mm, (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit i=4mm c=2mm o=3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o=4mm c=5== i=3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit i=4mm c=2mm o=3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 81,783 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit i=3mm c=4mm o=3mm, (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit i=4mm c=2mm o=3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o=4mm c=5== i=3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit i=4mm c=2mm o=3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 67,249 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 53,699 miles

Rear seat belts not tested as seats were in the folded position at time of test.

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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VN62 KLJ is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VN62 KLJ, 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 VN62 KLJ registered?

VN62 KLJ is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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