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AK12 LAO

2012 Volvo XC60

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

204,351 mi
Last recorded204,351 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 LAO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 204,351 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 204,350 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 196,449 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 184,963 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Mar 2024 184,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/60/18 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Mar 2023 177,234 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 177,233 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 167,806 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 167,806 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 161,121 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 156,845 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 145,776 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 145,776 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear pads worn very thin below 1.5mm. repaired at station (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 136,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and punctured 235/60/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and punctured (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 112,539 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 86,685 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 86,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 64,790 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Apr 2015 64,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre has 3mm of tread remaining

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 LAO is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AK12 LAO, 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 LAO is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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