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BG12 YCY

2012 Volvo XC60

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,385 mi
Last recorded141,385 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 YCY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 141,385 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2025 134,263 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 125,143 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 118,805 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 116,155 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 116,155 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 112,821 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 109,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 13 Jul 2020 109,417 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 25 May 2019 102,217 miles

both front tyres getting low on tread around 3mm

Fail 24 May 2019 102,217 miles

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

both front tyres getting low on tread around 3mm

Pass 19 May 2018 88,815 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2017 74,780 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 65,377 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 55,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BG12 YCY is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Black 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 BG12 YCY, 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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BG12 YCY is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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