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BV12 OUX

2012 Volvo XC60

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,621 mi
Last recorded154,621 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 OUX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 154,621 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 145,445 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 145,445 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 136,432 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2024 136,432 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 124,245 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 124,245 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 111,852 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2021 97,732 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 85,779 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative not low on washer fluid (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 78,253 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 78,253 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 68,509 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 56,465 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 45,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2016 45,432 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 34,405 miles

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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BV12 OUX is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV12 OUX, 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 BV12 OUX registered?

BV12 OUX is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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