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CX12 TOU

2012 Volvo XC60

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

126,384 mi
Last recorded126,384 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX12 TOU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 126,384 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 124,468 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2024 124,468 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 118,395 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 108,126 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 108,124 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 98,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 98,592 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 94,555 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 87,079 miles

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

Nearside 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 Jan 2020 87,079 miles

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

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

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

Nearside 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 21 Jan 2019 74,874 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 61,499 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 47,428 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm Centre (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 35,166 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 35,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both n/s and o/s rear bushes peeling no play

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 23,389 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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CX12 TOU is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Blue 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 CX12 TOU, 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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CX12 TOU is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 20 March 2012.

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