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AO61 VTA

2012 Volvo XC60

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,156 mi
Last recorded127,156 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 VTA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 127,156 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 119,637 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2023 111,443 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 102,413 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 95,925 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 95,925 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Replaced (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 88,798 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 88,798 miles

Front Registration plate incorrect and rear (0.1 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 82,872 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2018 73,115 miles

chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Dec 2017 64,392 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 53,142 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 52,550 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2015 41,619 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 29,411 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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AO61 VTA is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Red 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 AO61 VTA, 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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What year was AO61 VTA registered?

AO61 VTA is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 3 January 2012.

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