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WK12 BEE

2012 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

134,262 mi
Last recorded134,262 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK12 BEE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 134,262 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 130,054 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2024 128,086 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2023 124,858 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 124,858 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/50/18 97V (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 114,517 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 102,590 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 97,433 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 91,191 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 91,191 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 85,046 miles

Nearside Rear sidewall perished

Offside Rear side wall perished

Fail 6 Feb 2018 85,046 miles

Front registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear sidewall perished

Offside Rear side wall perished

Pass 6 Feb 2017 77,467 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 69,419 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 53,972 miles

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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WK12 BEE is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WK12 BEE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK12 BEE registered?

WK12 BEE is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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