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AJ12 BJU

2012 Volvo XC60

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,752 mi
Last recorded147,752 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 147,752 miles
Fail 1 May 2026 147,743 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin **approx 3mm left on pads** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin **approx 3mm left on pads** (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 138,364 miles

nearside and offside rear brake discs worn/corroded and pads wearing low

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes slightly perished

Pass 1 May 2024 129,863 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2024 129,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 122,499 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 122,499 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2022 116,633 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 110,486 miles

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

Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 104,536 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 101,760 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2019 101,759 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bothsides front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2018 97,456 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2017 92,532 miles

Central Front Upper Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 88,836 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 69,352 miles

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 BJU is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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