2012 Volvo XC70 2.0L Diesel · SW61 DYC
2012 Volvo XC70 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 161,499 miles. MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC70
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,499 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW61 DYC Key Findings
- 14 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 18/11/2025
- 161,499 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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SW61 DYC Mileage History
- 07/01/201552,117 mi
- 23/12/201569,189 mi+17,072 mi
- 30/12/201686,512 mi+17,323 mi
- 07/01/201786,914 mi+402 mi
- 29/12/2017104,574 mi+17,660 mi
- 29/12/2017104,578 mi+4 mi
- 31/12/2018124,854 mi+20,276 mi
- 03/10/2019137,354 mi+12,500 mi
- 30/09/2020141,611 mi+4,257 mi
- 09/10/2020141,702 mi+91 mi
- 18/10/2021145,469 mi+3,767 mi
- 09/08/2022147,326 mi+1,857 mi
- 01/02/2024148,927 mi+1,601 mi
- 18/11/2025161,499 mi+12,572 mi
Average of roughly 10,068 miles per year across 14 recorded odometer readings.
SW61 DYC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
14 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo Xc70 (SW61 DYC) between January 2015 and November 2025.
The record contains 11 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 18 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 15 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”; “Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)”.
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