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AK12 AFY

2012 Volvo XC60

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,060 mi
Last recorded155,060 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 AFY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 155,060 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2025 143,562 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 143,562 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 132,617 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 119,777 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 107,799 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2022 107,799 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 25 Mar 2021 96,575 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 96,556 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 91,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 80,814 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 70,873 miles

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

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

brake light message on dash but all brake lights working

rear brakes binding slightly

windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly but still clearing enough fluid

Fail 6 Mar 2018 70,872 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

brake light message on dash but all brake lights working

rear brakes binding slightly

windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly but still clearing enough fluid

Pass 17 Mar 2017 55,648 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 39,720 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 20,223 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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AK12 AFY 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 AK12 AFY, 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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AK12 AFY is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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