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W1 SOX

2012 Volvo C70

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

52,208 mi
Last recorded52,208 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 SOX
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 52,208 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 52,208 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2025 46,370 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 42,679 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2024 42,674 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Aug 2023 41,475 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 38,308 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 35,208 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 32,375 miles

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 28 Aug 2019 27,675 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 23,065 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 19,365 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 15,742 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 12,444 miles

Nearside Rear Cut in tyre tread to cords but within MOT specification

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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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W1 SOX is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 W1 SOX, 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.

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What year was W1 SOX registered?

W1 SOX is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 22 September 2012.

Is W1 SOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W1 SOX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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