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YT12 JVE

2012 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,825 mi
Last recorded120,825 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT12 JVE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 120,825 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning The yellow light (corner) doesn't work. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Near OSF suspension arm. (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2025 116,140 miles

Front tyres starting to wear on edges

Offside Rear Outer cv boot weeping

Fail 7 Mar 2025 116,139 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front tyres starting to wear on edges

Offside Rear Outer cv boot weeping

Pass 5 Mar 2024 111,803 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 105,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit, cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 99,846 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 94,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 91,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 80,272 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 68,904 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 55,012 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 55,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 42,864 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 31,359 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 31,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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YT12 JVE is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YT12 JVE, 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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YT12 JVE is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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