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AK12 YDW

2012 Volvo XC60

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

122,979 mi
Last recorded122,979 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 YDW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 122,979 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 119,536 miles

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2025 119,536 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 113,973 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 110,260 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

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

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% on roller brake test (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2023 110,260 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth anti-slip rubber wear too edge (1.1.2 (c))

Engine bay covers obscuring testable components & prescribed areas

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

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

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

Outer sill covers obscuring some prescribed areas

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% on roller brake test (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Under trays/covers obscuring testable components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 104,849 miles

Front Both windows tinted but not excessively

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

Offside Rear Number plate bulb very dim

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 104,849 miles

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))

Front Both windows tinted but not excessively

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

Offside Rear Number plate bulb very dim

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 99,711 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 91,436 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 86,179 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 76,654 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 66,989 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 52,302 miles

No exhaust emissions detected, no print-out.

Pass 11 Mar 2015 37,026 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 YDW is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YDW, 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 YDW is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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