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YY12 GVR

2012 Volvo XC70

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

198,778 mi
Last recorded198,778 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC7079,496 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 GVR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC70
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 198,778 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2026 198,778 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 188,563 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2025 188,563 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 175,149 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 175,149 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 161,857 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 161,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jan 2022 148,779 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jan 2021 137,344 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 129,178 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 129,178 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 115,063 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 101,099 miles

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

Fail 29 Jan 2018 101,099 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

brake pedal anti slip worn on edge

Pass 9 Jun 2016 69,182 miles

Nearside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2015 48,480 miles

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

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 GVR is a 2012 Volvo XC70 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GVR, 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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YY12 GVR is a 2012 Volvo XC70, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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