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YD12 YKJ

2012 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,245 mi
Last recorded161,245 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 YKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 161,245 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 153,203 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 146,917 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 141,577 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2022 137,020 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2021 130,577 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2020 127,493 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 117,123 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2019 117,123 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 106,013 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 106,013 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 98,428 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 91,787 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 84,233 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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YD12 YKJ is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YD12 YKJ, 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 YD12 YKJ registered?

YD12 YKJ is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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