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YA12 HRD

2012 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,020 mi
Last recorded46,020 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA12 HRD
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 46,020 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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))

Fail 15 Apr 2026 46,020 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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))

Pass 1 May 2025 42,595 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 41,486 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 41,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split in top boot of droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 3 May 2023 40,451 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 3 May 2023 40,451 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 38,760 miles
Fail 5 May 2022 38,760 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2021 34,709 miles

Central Rear MIDDLE SEAT BELT SLIGHTY SLOW AT RETRACTING

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2020 31,773 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2020 31,773 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))

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

Pass 8 May 2019 26,680 miles

Front tyres inner edge wearing thin

Fail 8 May 2019 26,680 miles

Front tyres inner edge wearing thin

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 22,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

windscreen poorly bonded along upper edge

Pass 9 Jun 2017 18,892 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 15,785 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 12,778 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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YA12 HRD is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YA12 HRD, 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 YA12 HRD registered?

YA12 HRD is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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