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AY12 ASZ

2012 Volvo XC60

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

146,224 mi
Last recorded146,224 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY12 ASZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 146,224 miles

Slight play with in the power steering rack

Pass 11 Feb 2025 138,950 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2025 138,950 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 130,564 miles

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2024 130,564 miles

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

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 114,975 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 114,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 99,722 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 99,720 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.7mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.7mm on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Bonnet safety catch stiff to operate

Both front tyre worn close to the cords on the inner edges

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 85,872 miles

Front Brake discs corroded inner face

windscreen stone chipped

Fail 25 Jan 2021 85,872 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brake discs corroded inner face

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

windscreen stone chipped

Pass 1 May 2020 82,295 miles

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

both front tyres slight wear on outer edges

Pass 3 Apr 2019 73,294 miles

Central Front ignition switch faulty

Pass 3 Apr 2018 63,287 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 52,624 miles

power steering pipes damp in o/s wheel arch/engine bay

rear brake pads low

Fail 6 Apr 2017 52,622 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear tread damaged (4.1.D.1b)

power steering pipes damp in o/s wheel arch/engine bay

rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Apr 2016 44,295 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)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 44,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 6 May 2015 34,958 miles

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

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

alarm system service req in dim

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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AY12 ASZ is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Black 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 AY12 ASZ, 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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AY12 ASZ is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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