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X7 VOL

2012 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,258 mi
Last recorded56,258 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX7 VOL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 56,258 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 48,157 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 44,054 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 39,380 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2023 39,380 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 34,441 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 27,981 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Sides Inner Tyre Uneven Worn. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides Slightly Lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 25,075 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 24,231 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 24,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 24,057 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 23,176 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 19,997 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 14,345 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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X7 VOL is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,400cc 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 X7 VOL, 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 X7 VOL registered?

X7 VOL is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 5 September 2012.

Is X7 VOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X7 VOL 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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