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WL12 AWC

2012 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,306 mi
Last recorded128,306 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 AWC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 128,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 119,634 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under side of car has been wax oiled and brake pipes covered

Undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2024 108,009 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 94,838 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2022 82,259 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 68,964 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 63,535 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 54,578 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 54,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 45,559 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2018 45,260 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended trailing arm front bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended trailing arm front bush (2.4.F.3)

exhaust emission low RPM sensor not registering MAX

Pass 13 Apr 2017 32,281 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended trailing arm front bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended trailing arm front bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 20,885 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 9,554 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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WL12 AWC is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WL12 AWC, 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.

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What year was WL12 AWC registered?

WL12 AWC is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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The MOT history for WL12 AWC 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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