2012 Volvo XC70 · 4,438 MOT tests
2012 Volvo XC70 reliability
2012 Volvo XC70s fail 27.4% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 14 XC70 years (4,438 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC70s: 29.9%)
- 27.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC70s: 29.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 105,046
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 4,438
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 28% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 26% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 4.7% of tests fail here (69% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 56% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Volvo XC70
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics10.3%
- Suspension9.1%
- Tyres4.9%
- Steering4.7%
- Brakes3.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors2.9%
- Body, chassis and structure2.5%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.21%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 3.27%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2.37%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.19%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
CV joint boot split or insecure 1.71%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 1.6%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.05%) · Brake pads wearing thin (8.25%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (8.22%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.34%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.62%) · Indicator lens slightly discoloured (3.22%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Volvo XC70 reliable?
2012 Volvo XC70s fail 27.4% of first MOT tests, 23% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 8 of 14 XC70 years (4,438 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Volvo XC70 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (5.21% of tests), position lamp not working (3.27% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (2.37% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Volvo XC70 have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Volvo XC70 shows 105,046 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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