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YP12 GSO

2012 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,207 mi
Last recorded72,207 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 GSO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2025 72,207 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 61,026 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2023 51,629 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 42,653 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2021 33,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 23,388 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 21,323 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 20,253 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 19,413 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 17,854 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 16,171 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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YP12 GSO is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YP12 GSO, 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 YP12 GSO registered?

YP12 GSO is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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