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YY12 FSP

2012 Volvo XC70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,252 mi
Last recorded152,252 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 FSP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 152,252 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Hole in exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 May 2025 135,196 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2024 128,431 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 120,868 miles
Fail 16 May 2023 120,868 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2022 111,214 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 103,094 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 97,154 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 97,154 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 May 2019 89,956 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 79,260 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 70,682 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 58,962 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 58,962 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2015 48,178 miles

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

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

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

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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YY12 FSP is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Blue with a 2,400cc 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 YY12 FSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YY12 FSP registered?

YY12 FSP is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 2 June 2012.

Is YY12 FSP safe to buy?

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