2012 Volvo C70 2.0 D3 SE LUX

Overview

• Make: Volvo
• Model: C70
• Trim: SE LUX
• Version: 2.0 D3 SE LUX Manual FWD Euro 5 2dr (147 bhp)
• Year: 2012
• Mileage: 52,000 miles
• Fuel: Diesel
• Body: Convertible, 2 doors, 4 seats
• Engine: 2.0 litres, 147 bhp
• Gearbox: Manual
• Drive: Front-wheel drive
• Colour: Black
• CO2: 154 g/km
• Emissions standard: Euro 5

About this car

This 2012 Volvo C70 SE Lux has covered 52,000 miles. Its asking price of £7,995 is £380 below the AskCar estimate of £8,375. To work out the AskCar estimate, we analyse UK dealer adverts for 30 Volvo C70 cars across different ages and specifications. The asking price is now £1,505 lower than when we first recorded the advert 107 days ago. Ask the dealer why the advert shows fewer miles than the 52,812 recorded at the latest MOT. Its MOT is recorded as valid until 23 March 2027. It is advertised by Car Buyers Direct in North Yorkshire. How to contact the dealer and its opening hours are on this AskCar page.

Stock data as of 2 November 2026.

How we estimate prices and check cars

Price

Fair price: £380 (4%) under the AskCar estimate of £8,375.

The AskCar estimate is our expected asking price for this car. It uses UK dealer asking prices, accounting for make, model, trim, version, age, mileage, fuel, gearbox, body type, driven wheels, engine size and power. It is an advertised price, not a confirmed sale price.

It draws on 30 priced Volvo C70 adverts across different ages and specifications, as of 2 November 2026.

Time on sale

This 2012 Volvo C70 has been on sale for at least 107 days.

Price history

AskCar first saw this advert on 18 July 2026 at £9,500. Its asking price is now £7,995, £1,505 less. The latest price cut was seen on 26 September 2026.

Price changes recorded:

• 18 July 2026: £9,500
• 28 July 2026: £8,995
• 25 August 2026: £8,850
• 9 September 2026: £8,500
• 26 September 2026: £7,995

Mileage and MOT

MOT, from the government's MOT records (DVSA, the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency), as of 2 November 2026: valid until 23 March 2027.

It failed its MOT on 2 March 2026 (nearside rear upper anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn) and passed 3 days later, on 5 March 2026.

There were no advisories at the latest test.

Mileage at that test: 52,812 miles. The advert says 52,000 miles, fewer than the MOT record, so ask the dealer which is right.

Similar cars

2 other 2012 Volvo C70 SE LUX 2.0 diesel manual convertibles are for sale at UK dealers, from £5,980 to £13,985, as of 2 November 2026.

The 2 closest to this car in mileage:

• 2012 Volvo C70 SE LUX, 2.0 diesel convertible, black. Mileage: 87,857 miles. Price: £5,980, £2,015 less than this car. Dealer: AG Cars Loughborough in Loughborough. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-c70-2012-df58505ac94b
• 2012 Volvo C70 SE LUX, 2.0 diesel convertible, silver. Mileage: 9,000 miles. Price: £13,985, £5,990 more than this car. Dealer: Bedford Specialist Cars in Bedford. AskCar page: https://askcar.co.uk/car/volvo-c70-2012-8207c1215c74