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YT12 ESN

2012 Volvo C70

Black Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,890 mi
Last recorded83,890 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo C7052,836 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 ESN
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 83,890 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

covers fitted obstructing view

Fail 5 Oct 2022 83,890 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

covers fitted obstructing view

Pass 1 Oct 2021 78,639 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 72,490 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Pass 9 Oct 2019 66,240 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 54,912 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 54,912 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 47,271 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 47,271 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 44,058 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 38,015 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 29,817 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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YT12 ESN is a 2012 Volvo C70 in Black with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YT12 ESN, 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.

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What year was YT12 ESN registered?

YT12 ESN is a 2012 Volvo C70, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is YT12 ESN safe to buy?

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