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AJ12 BGZ

2012 Volvo XC60

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

145,862 mi
Last recorded145,862 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 BGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 145,862 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 136,777 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2024 136,764 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2 ()

Pass 9 Sep 2022 118,309 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 105,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 105,074 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 80,729 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS AT APPROX 5 MM...

FRONT WIPERS SMEARY...

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 May 2018 70,913 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 59,807 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 50,953 miles

Dampness of oil O/S power steering pipe

N/S front tyre wear to edges of tread

Fail 16 Jun 2016 50,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Dampness of oil O/S power steering pipe

N/S front tyre wear to edges of tread

Fail 2 Jun 2015 37,698 miles

Brakes ; Decelerometer brake test only A.W.D.

Brakes ; front brake pads worn to 4 mm approx

Brakes ; rear brake discs worn

Brakes ; rear brake pads worn to 3 mm approx , close to service wear limit

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 37,698 miles

Brakes ; Decelerometer brake test only A.W.D.

Brakes ; front brake pads worn to 4 mm approx

Brakes ; rear brake discs worn

Brakes ; rear brake pads worn to 3 mm approx , close to service wear limit

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

How Reliable is the Volvo XC60?

Based on 944,286 MOT tests across 100,002 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
8,092
Miles/Year
17
Year Lifespan
100,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,822
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 3,337
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AJ12 BGZ is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2012 Volvo XC60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 81,408 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo XC60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 4,822 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ12 BGZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo XC60 typically stays on UK roads for around 17 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo XC60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AJ12 BGZ is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 21 June 2012.

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