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BT61 BFF

2012 Volvo XC60

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,938 mi
Last recorded127,938 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 BFF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 127,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 127,938 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 117,567 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 109,192 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2023 109,191 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 101,804 miles

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Fail 28 Oct 2022 101,754 miles

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear seats ()

Pass 11 Oct 2021 94,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad on min.thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 94,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad on min.thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Oct 2020 89,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on min. thickness (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 81,672 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front corner marker out

Offside headlamp pattern poor

rear seat belts not checked vehicle loaded.

Pass 5 Apr 2018 75,935 miles

Offside washer jet poor.

Rear seats folded down,vehicle loaded.seat belts not checked.

Pass 3 Apr 2017 70,121 miles

Offside Front washer jet poor but still adequate to clear screen

Pass 24 Mar 2016 60,998 miles

oil leak? apparently pre test turbo boost hose refitted.

Fail 24 Mar 2016 60,998 miles

Headlamp aim too high both,first check too low,internal adjuster set to zero then too high.adjusted. (1.8)

oil leak? apparently pre test turbo boost hose refitted.

Pass 16 Mar 2015 49,428 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2015 49,428 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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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BT61 BFF is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BT61 BFF, 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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BT61 BFF is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 12 January 2012.

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