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YD62 LXY

2012 Volvo V70

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

174,106 mi
Last recorded174,106 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V7089,810 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD62 LXY
MakeVolvo
ModelV70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 174,106 miles

Service brake binding but not excessively both rears (1.2.1 (f))

under tray and under body covers and side sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2024 166,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 159,220 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2022 149,947 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 138,465 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 128,627 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 121,064 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2019 121,064 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 109,312 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 88,533 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 67,085 miles

engine warning light on

Pass 4 Dec 2015 48,775 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 44,967 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YD62 LXY is a 2012 Volvo V70 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YD62 LXY, 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 YD62 LXY registered?

YD62 LXY is a 2012 Volvo V70, first registered on 3 September 2012.

Is YD62 LXY safe to buy?

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