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YR62 UML

2012 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,905 mi
Last recorded84,905 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 UML
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 84,905 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2025 84,680 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 72,408 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 63,827 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 63,496 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 58,195 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 53,777 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 49,613 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 43,163 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 43,163 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 33,640 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 33,639 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 33,071 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 27,449 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 24,180 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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YR62 UML is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 52,836 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR62 UML, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR62 UML registered?

YR62 UML is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 30 September 2012.

Is YR62 UML safe to buy?

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