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AJ61 HXL

2012 Volvo XC60

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,847 mi
Last recorded142,847 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 HXL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 142,847 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2026 142,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 133,590 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2025 133,491 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 122,259 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 122,255 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 114,814 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 114,739 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Very slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked in the treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 104,072 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner 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 wearing on inside

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 104,072 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner 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 wearing on inside

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 91,655 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 82,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 Jan 2020 82,438 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 75,077 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 75,077 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 69,259 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 64,033 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2017 64,033 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 50,275 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 32,676 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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AJ61 HXL is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AJ61 HXL, 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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AJ61 HXL is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 24 January 2012.

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