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AO12 VDC

2012 Volvo XC60

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,590 mi
Last recorded150,590 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 VDC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 150,590 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 144,356 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 128,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 128,961 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge and small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 106,882 miles

Covers and undertrays fitted

Exhaust system rusty

Front lower suspension arm bushes perished

Offside mirror backing slightly insecure

Rear stabilizer arm bushes perished and slightly worn

Slight engine oil leaks

Pass 6 Jul 2021 88,576 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear stabiliser arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2021 88,576 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside rear tyre worn uneven

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear stabiliser arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2020 76,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2020 76,301 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 60,902 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear trailing arm bushes seperating

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

Undertrays fitted through out

Pass 4 Jul 2018 45,976 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 40,013 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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 32,607 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 24,999 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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AO12 VDC is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO12 VDC, 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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AO12 VDC is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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