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VU12 RYZ

2012 Volvo C70

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

46,661 mi
Last recorded46,661 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU12 RYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 46,661 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 44,039 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2025 44,030 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 41,040 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 37,263 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 33,193 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 32,035 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 29,675 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 25,851 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 21,944 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 18,504 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 15,514 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 12,219 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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VU12 RYZ is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2012 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VU12 RYZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU12 RYZ registered?

VU12 RYZ is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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The MOT history for VU12 RYZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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