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WN12 XJG

2012 Volvo XC70

Red Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

207,706 mi
Last recorded207,706 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN12 XJG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 207,706 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust pipe corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2025 207,692 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources at rear registration plate (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust pipe corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2024 195,956 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources at rear registration plate (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust duct corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2024 195,956 miles

Front Position lamp not working both o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources at rear registration plate (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust duct corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2023 181,326 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 168,609 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 167,621 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 167,621 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 154,587 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 154,586 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 132,962 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 115,435 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 115,435 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 103,442 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 88,789 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 78,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions passed too low to obtain printout

nsf tyre bald on inner edge advise replacement

nsr tyre bald on outer edge

osf tyre bald on inner edge

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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WN12 XJG is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Red with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WN12 XJG, 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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WN12 XJG is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 April 2012.

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