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X815 PGT

2012 Volvo XC70

Silver Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

42,737 mi
Last recorded42,737 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX815 PGT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 42,737 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2025 42,736 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2024 41,359 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 39,716 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 38,238 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 36,629 miles

Front wiper blades starting to smear

Fail 24 Nov 2021 36,628 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed large cut to cords in the middle band (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 26 Nov 2020 35,392 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 30,251 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 30,247 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 28,165 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing dust cover adrift (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2017 25,602 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 23,289 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 23,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2015 21,298 miles
Fail 12 May 2015 21,298 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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X815 PGT is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 2,521cc petrol 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 X815 PGT, 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 X815 PGT registered?

X815 PGT is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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