2012 Volvo C70 2.0L Diesel · A9 VSX
2012 Volvo C70 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 56,114 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO C70
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,114 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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A9 VSX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 24/07/2026
- 56,114 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A9 VSX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo C70 (A9 VSX) between June 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”.
A9 VSX Mileage History
- 27/06/202345,502 mi
- 28/06/202345,502 mi
- 23/07/202447,805 mi+2,303 mi
- 14/07/202550,741 mi+2,936 mi
- 24/07/202656,114 mi+5,373 mi
Average of roughly 3,451 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo Volvo C70 (Gen 2)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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