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BT62 BYO

2012 Volvo XC60

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,671 mi
Last recorded165,671 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT62 BYO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 165,671 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 165,668 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 107,223 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2024 107,216 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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 6 Oct 2023 101,354 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 95,453 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 91,086 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 86,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Feathering on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 82,245 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted to front and rear and fuel pipes have covers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2019 69,222 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear tyre has a minor damage to outer wall no ply/cord exposed at time of test

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2018 55,409 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise change asap (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped advise change (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin advise change asap (3.5.1g)

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

engine covers fitted

engine under trays fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2017 42,108 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 42,108 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 28,945 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

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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BT62 BYO is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BT62 BYO, 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 BT62 BYO registered?

BT62 BYO is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 22 December 2012.

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