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YX62 YLY

2012 Volvo XC70

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

50,912 mi
Last recorded50,912 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 YLY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 50,912 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 50,910 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 46,766 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 43,845 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 43,844 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 40,642 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2021 36,104 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot has pin hole that is leaking grease (boot is still secure and preventing the ingress of dirt)

items moved in boot area and rear seats to access testable items

Fail 20 Sep 2021 36,104 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV Boot has pin hole that is leaking grease (boot is still secure and preventing the ingress of dirt)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

items moved in boot area and rear seats to access testable items

Pass 18 Sep 2020 33,307 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot weeping grease

Pass 9 Sep 2019 29,708 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 25,151 miles

Nearside Front Outer CV boot weeping grease

Fail 10 Sep 2018 25,146 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer CV boot weeping grease

Pass 25 Sep 2017 21,487 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 15,706 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 10,981 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 28 Sep 2015 10,981 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle Space saver fitted (4.1.A.2a)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

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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YX62 YLY is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YX62 YLY, 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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YX62 YLY is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 28 September 2012.

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