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WL62 BBK

2012 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,982 mi
Last recorded154,982 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL62 BBK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2024 154,982 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 154,733 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Oct 2023 140,051 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2022 127,435 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2022 127,435 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 111,909 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 102,693 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 102,693 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 95,281 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower suspension arm bushes perished and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower suspension arm bushes perished and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 95,281 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working nearside front position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front lower suspension arm bushes perished and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower suspension arm bushes perished and worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 81,619 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 69,106 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 57,069 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 57,065 miles

Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

front wipers smearing

Pass 3 Nov 2015 43,360 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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WL62 BBK is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 WL62 BBK, 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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WL62 BBK is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 14 November 2012.

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