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WL12 JWV

2012 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

125,668 mi
Last recorded125,668 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL12 JWV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2025 125,668 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 113,888 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 102,370 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 102,370 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 92,491 miles

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

outer sills covered

Fail 7 Jul 2022 92,369 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

outer sills covered

Pass 13 Jul 2021 86,049 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 77,700 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 77,699 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 65,789 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 54,251 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 42,660 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 32,091 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 26,651 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 JWV is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WL12 JWV, 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 JWV registered?

WL12 JWV is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 16 July 2012.

Is WL12 JWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WL12 JWV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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