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AV12 VGO

2012 Volvo XC60

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

136,758 mi
Last recorded136,758 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 VGO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 136,758 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 2 Dec 2024 127,973 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge + nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Dec 2024 127,967 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge + nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 118,375 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2023 118,369 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+ (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 110,822 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm+ (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 100,598 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 100,598 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 89,966 miles

both rear tyre treads very low

Pass 28 Nov 2019 80,765 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 66,509 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 54,001 miles

Offside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint of engine (2.3.3b)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2017 54,001 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint of engine (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Dec 2016 47,089 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2016 47,089 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2015 36,156 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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AV12 VGO is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AV12 VGO, 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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AV12 VGO is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 15 May 2012.

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