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BU12 YWB

2012 Volvo XC60

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

198,033 mi
Last recorded198,033 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU12 YWB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 198,033 miles

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

Front radiator support corroded

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front short arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 189,705 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2024 170,224 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 154,855 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 142,044 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror glass damaged

Fail 18 Jan 2022 142,044 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush as de-bonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush damaged (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside mirror glass damaged

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 135,620 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 135,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2020 133,152 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 133,152 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 127,331 miles

o/s/r brake pads getting low

Fail 12 Apr 2019 127,331 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

o/s/r brake pads getting low

Pass 27 Mar 2018 121,727 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 114,825 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 109,210 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 90,989 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 90,988 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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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BU12 YWB is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BU12 YWB, 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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BU12 YWB is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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