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DAZ 270

2012 Volvo XC60

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,172 mi
Last recorded159,172 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDAZ 270
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 159,172 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 155,552 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 143,850 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2024 143,846 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 133,787 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 123,038 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2021 108,987 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and has a cut in tread but not deep enough to reach ply/cords

Pass 28 May 2020 99,598 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 89,497 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 89,497 miles

Offside 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 11 Jun 2018 77,339 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 77,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2017 61,915 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 61,413 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 50,911 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 35,897 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine managment light displayed

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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DAZ 270 is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Black 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 DAZ 270, 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 DAZ 270 registered?

DAZ 270 is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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