Skip to main content
Pass Your MOT

2012 Volvo Xc70 Se Lux T6 Awd Auto MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Xc70 Se Lux T6 Awd Auto models manufactured in 2012, based on 38 real MOT test results.

94.7%
Pass Rate
5.3%
Fail Rate
38
Total Tests
26,381
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2012 Volvo Xc70 Se Lux T6 Awd Auto MOT Analysis

The 2012 Volvo Xc70 Se Lux T6 Awd Auto has an MOT pass rate of 94.7% based on 38 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 26,381 miles on the odometer. With a 5.3% failure rate, the 2012 Xc70 Se Lux T6 Awd Auto is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2012 Volvo Xc70 Se Lux T6 Awd Auto is Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment, responsible for 2.6% of failures. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs range from £5–50.

⚠ Based on limited data (38 tests)

Top failures specific to 2012 models only. The overall Xc70 Se Lux T6 Awd Auto page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

View as table
MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Lamps, Reflectors And Electrical Equipment2.6%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 26,381 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Lamps & Electrical1.00% per 10K mi
View as table
Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Lamps & Electrical1.002.6%1

Mileage Statistics

26,381
Mean
23,574
Median
15,940
25th Percentile
33,205
75th Percentile
2.01% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2012 Volvo Xc70 Se Lux T6 Awd Auto has an MOT pass rate of 94.7% based on 38 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 26,381 miles on the odometer. With a 5.3% failure rate, the 2012 Xc70 Se Lux T6 Awd Auto is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2012 Volvo Xc70 Se Lux T6 Awd Auto, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test. With relatively low average mileage of 26,381 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment — 2.6% of failures

Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment issues account for 2.6% of MOT failures on 2012 Volvo Xc70 Se Lux T6 Awd Auto models. Lighting failures cover all external lights: headlights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, fog lights, and reflectors. A single blown bulb will cause an MOT fail. This is one of the most preventable failure categories. Typical repair costs: £5–50. Pre-MOT check: Walk around the car and check every light — headlights (dipped and main beam), side lights, tail lights, brake lights, indicators, hazard lights, reverse light, rear fog light, and number plate lights. Replace any blown bulbs before the test.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

Share via WhatsApp Share on Facebook Report Issue