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DG62 VZJ

2012 Volvo XC60

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

75,657 mi
Last recorded75,657 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 VZJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 75,657 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2024 73,842 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 58,957 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 58,957 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 56,936 miles

No FAS detected

Offside Front Outer CV boot has very slight seepage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip midscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 56,918 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Requires 33mm space after number before letter (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Requires a 33mm space after number before letter (0.1 (d))

No FAS detected

Offside Front Outer CV boot has very slight seepage

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip midscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 54,135 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 50,867 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2021 50,858 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 48,584 miles

No FAS detected

Plastic sills and under shields fitted restricting the examination of all components

Pass 29 Jan 2019 44,791 miles

Engine shields restrict the testing of all components

No FAS detected

Undershields restrick the testing of all components

Pass 16 Jan 2018 41,273 miles

No FAS detected

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Light wiper blade scratches (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2018 41,273 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

No FAS detected

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Light wiper blade scratches (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 35,375 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 35,375 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 28,749 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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DG62 VZJ is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DG62 VZJ, 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 DG62 VZJ registered?

DG62 VZJ is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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