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WU12 HFL

2012 Volvo XC70

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,523 mi
Last recorded70,523 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 HFL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 70,523 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2024 64,565 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2024 64,564 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 62,992 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 56,023 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 56,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 47,114 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Walls and in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Walls and in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 43,504 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 43,504 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 39,775 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))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 39,775 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 14 Jan 2019 33,958 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2019 33,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 30,878 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 26,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 21,035 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 16,201 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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WU12 HFL is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WU12 HFL, 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 WU12 HFL registered?

WU12 HFL is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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