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AK12 KYU

2012 Volvo XC60

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

144,425 mi
Last recorded144,425 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 144,425 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 144,422 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 134,157 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft gatour slightly perished

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 128,327 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 120,134 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH 235-60-18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 109,678 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 91,254 miles

Front 2 rear tyres wearing close to legal limit

Nearside Front cv boot showing signs of grease but cant locate hole

Offside Front track rod end dust cover pin holed

Pass 15 Apr 2019 71,434 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 57,872 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 42,956 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 24,362 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 16,144 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 KYU is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KYU, 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 KYU is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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