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EBF 729

2012 Volvo XC60

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

199,308 mi
Last recorded199,308 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEBF 729
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 199,308 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 187,714 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2024 175,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre x2

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

Pass 3 Jul 2023 163,625 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 149,929 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2021 137,191 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 123,106 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 109,112 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 108,672 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 92,934 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 77,031 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 58,491 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 58,485 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 43,301 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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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EBF 729 is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EBF 729, 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 EBF 729 registered?

EBF 729 is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 26 September 2012.

Is EBF 729 safe to buy?

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