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CA05 GAR

2012 Volvo XC60

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,855 mi
Last recorded148,855 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 GAR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 148,855 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 148,850 miles

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2025 146,907 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 144,721 miles
Fail 20 May 2024 144,721 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 142,826 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 141,311 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inside edges

Pass 3 Jul 2021 138,682 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded on inside edges

Pass 3 Jun 2020 13,591 miles
Fail 30 May 2020 13,555 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 131,530 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 127,649 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 122,207 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 117,763 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 117,763 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front windscreen washer jets centre 2 missing window

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 95,171 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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CA05 GAR is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CA05 GAR, 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 CA05 GAR registered?

CA05 GAR is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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