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BJ12 VXV

2012 Volvo XC60

Gold Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,596 mi
Last recorded131,596 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 VXV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2023 131,596 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2022 125,375 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 114,973 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2021 114,917 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2020 109,517 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2019 97,036 miles

both front wiper blades smearing

Pass 19 Mar 2018 83,621 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 83,621 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 70,736 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 59,369 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 49,094 miles

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

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

emissions too clean to obtain reading

Fail 17 Apr 2015 49,094 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

emissions too clean to obtain reading

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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BJ12 VXV is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Gold with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BJ12 VXV, 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 BJ12 VXV registered?

BJ12 VXV is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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