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WH05 MBA

2012 Volvo C70

Blue Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

17,656 mi
Last recorded17,656 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH05 MBA
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 17,656 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 17,359 miles

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

surface rust on all discs

Pass 5 Oct 2023 16,465 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 13,646 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 13,488 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 12,720 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 11,091 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 11,090 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing heavily perished/cracked on outer edge of tread. no exposed cords at time of test (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear and n/s/f heavily perished/cracked on outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 9,143 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 7,823 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 6,091 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 5,714 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 5,324 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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WH05 MBA is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,435cc petrol 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 WH05 MBA, 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 WH05 MBA registered?

WH05 MBA is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 21 July 2012.

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