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WL12 AVU

2012 Volvo C70

Red Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,251 mi
Last recorded77,251 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 AVU
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 77,251 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 75,951 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 75,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Apr 2023 74,992 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 73,230 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2022 73,177 miles

Central Front Undertray insecure screw missing. other screw loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 3 x cuts in tyre all showing cords when rubber turned back metal in tyre also (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2021 71,181 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2021 71,181 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 66,784 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 59,037 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 11 Jun 2018 47,795 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 35,484 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 35,484 miles

Central Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 21,587 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2016 21,587 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 11,519 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

o/s/f tyre wearing low

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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WL12 AVU is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Red with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WL12 AVU, 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 WL12 AVU registered?

WL12 AVU is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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