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YC12 XAX

2012 Volvo V70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

147,687 mi
Last recorded147,687 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC12 XAX
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 147,687 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 138,884 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 130,140 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2022 130,138 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2021 121,744 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 117,994 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 117,992 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 111,126 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 105,845 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 102,812 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 93,017 miles

Front Front brake pads approximately 75% worn and discs are worn

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

Nearside Rear Wheel is buckled

Pass 29 Apr 2015 70,805 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 70,805 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

How Reliable is the Volvo V70?

Based on 1,930,508 MOT tests across 117,393 vehicles.

71.0%
Pass Rate
7,266
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
117,393
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,106
position lamp(s) not working 56,250
Registration plate lamp not working 44,172
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 35,659
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,149
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YC12 XAX is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Volvo V70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 89,810 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 V70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,106 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YC12 XAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V70 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo V70 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YC12 XAX registered?

YC12 XAX is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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