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XAZ 101

2012 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

85,686 mi
Last recorded85,686 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAZ 101
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 85,686 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 80,531 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 75,880 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 75,874 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 70,754 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 65,440 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2022 65,438 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm ( front bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm ( front bush ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 59,625 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 54,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2019 46,498 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 46,496 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 42,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 37,632 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Mar 2016 30,738 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nail in n/s/r tyre

Wipers smearing

Pass 27 Mar 2015 27,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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XAZ 101 is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XAZ 101, 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 XAZ 101 registered?

XAZ 101 is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is XAZ 101 safe to buy?

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