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Y123 GOR

2012 Volvo C70

White Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests33 (27 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

143,357 mi
Last recorded143,357 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY123 GOR
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

27 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 143,357 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 77,928 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear suspension arms showing corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes showing age related fatigue (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 131,534 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 77,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear subframe corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2024 120,663 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 77,117 miles

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

• (all suspension components showing corrosion)

• (metal brake pipe connections and ferrules showing corrosion)

Pass 10 Mar 2023 115,522 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 76,727 miles

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

all suspension components showing corrosion

metal brake pipe connections and ferrules showing corrosion

rear brake discs showing light corrosion

Fail 19 May 2022 76,727 miles

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

all suspension components showing corrosion

front brake discs showing heavy corrosion and pitting to inner edges

metal brake pipe connections and ferrules showing corrosion

n/s/front tyre shwoing heavy cracking and slight uneven wear to the inner edge 215/50/17

o/s/front tyre showing heavy cracking and uneven wear to the inner edge 215/50/17

o/s/rear tyre showing uneven wear and heavy cracking 215/50/17

rear brake discs shwoing corrosion

rear sections of inner sills shwoing corrosion

Pass 17 Nov 2021 114,522 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 76,100 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 May 2021 76,100 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 109,796 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 109,796 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 21 May 2020 75,781 miles

front brake discs showing corrosion to inner faces

Fail 19 May 2020 75,781 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

front brake discs showing corrosion to inner faces

Pass 12 Jun 2019 98,454 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear door latch electrics inoperative

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 98,450 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken lower section (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear door latch electrics inoperative

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 71,387 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 81,417 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2018 68,019 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 64,460 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 64,662 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a worn inner edge

both front and offside rear tyres have inner edge worn right away (no visible tread) 215 50 r17 91w

Pass 18 May 2016 48,521 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 May 2016 48,521 miles

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 58,374 miles

OSR tyre worn on inner edge

front tyres worn on inner edge

front wishbone rear bushes worn

Pass 22 May 2015 36,748 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 53,597 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 49,289 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 42,131 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

nearside number plate lamp dim

Pass 1 Mar 2012 35,401 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 30,335 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 24,661 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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Y123 GOR is a 2012 Volvo C70 in White with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y123 GOR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y123 GOR is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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