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Volvo XC70

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,401 cc

LS12 XHTMOT history

LS12 XHT is a black diesel Volvo XC70 first used on 21 Apr 2012. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 159,909 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

LS12 XHT black Volvo XC70 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo XC70, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
159,909 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,246 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 XHT
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
XC70
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,401 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
21 Apr 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 XHT was last recorded at 159,909 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,873 miles · 4 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
12,246 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,909 miles
  • 2024 – 151,621 miles
  • 2023 – 141,575 miles
  • 2022 – 130,341 miles
  • 2021 – 119,460 miles
  • 2020 – 108,037 miles
  • 2019 – 91,850 miles
  • 2018 – 78,238 miles
  • 2017 – 64,180 miles
  • 2016 – 43,518 miles
  • 2015 – 27,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,909 miles
  • MinorPosition lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside slightly reduced brightnessRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre x2Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Both front brake discs have wear lips developing on edges .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Feb 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,909 miles (+36)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    159,909 miles
    Test number
    890281857172
    • MinorPosition lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside slightly reduced brightness
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre x2

  2. Fail159,873 miles (+8,252)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,873 miles
    Test number
    163544939512
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure very near limit on tread also (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative as indicated by text on instrument panel (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced bulb holder not clipped in properly? (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorPosition lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside slightly reduced brightness
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre x2

  3. Pass151,621 miles (+10,046)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    151,621 miles
    Test number
    287121367067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass141,575 miles (+11,234)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    141,575 miles
    Test number
    126821924902
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryN/s/f and and o/s/f suspension anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust covers perished slightly
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush worn/ perished slightly
    • AdvisoryO/s/r suspension coil spring corroded slightly around upper coil

  5. Pass130,341 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    130,341 miles
    Test number
    731583123564
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail130,339 miles (+10,879)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,339 miles
    Test number
    354952372095
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/ corroded on edge

  7. Pass119,460 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    119,460 miles
    Test number
    977183193051
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/ corroded slightly on edge
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes perished slightly

  8. Fail119,460 miles (+11,423)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,460 miles
    Test number
    334876235847
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint excessively worn n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn/ corroded slightly on edge
    • AdvisoryN/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes perished slightly

  9. Pass108,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    108,037 miles
    Test number
    346876012920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail108,037 miles (+787)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,037 miles
    Test number
    489239107506
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass107,250 miles (+15,400)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2021
    Odometer
    107,250 miles
    Test number
    887733758884

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass91,850 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    91,850 miles
    Test number
    168112434314
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail91,848 miles (+13,610)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,848 miles
    Test number
    668303098467
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass78,238 miles (+14,058)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    78,238 miles
    Test number
    591694338396
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate insecure

  15. Pass64,180 miles (+70)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    64,180 miles
    Test number
    539759543165
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs have wear lips developing on edges .

  16. Fail64,110 miles (+20,592)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,110 miles
    Test number
    129077779993
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs have wear lips developing on edges .

  17. Pass43,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    43,518 miles
    Test number
    578673558400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail43,518 miles (+16,478)4 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,518 miles
    Test number
    289530239476
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass27,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    27,040 miles
    Test number
    127606235051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 XHT

Does LS12 XHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 XHT is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS12 XHT?
The MOT on LS12 XHT is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 XHT done?
LS12 XHT was recorded at 159,909 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 12,246 miles a year.
Has LS12 XHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 XHT has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on LS12 XHT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 XHT find?
LS12 XHT passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: position lamp insecure; nearside slightly reduced brightness; offside rear nail in tyre x2.

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