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FR12 CWE

2012 Volvo XC60

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

179,230 mi
Last recorded179,230 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 CWE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 179,230 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 18 Nov 2025 179,223 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 169,336 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 158,661 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 152,136 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 146,495 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 134,830 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 134,830 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2021 134,850 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 128,437 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 128,437 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 116,384 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 96,747 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 96,747 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 May 2017 73,180 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 48,790 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 28,108 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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FR12 CWE 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 FR12 CWE, 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 FR12 CWE registered?

FR12 CWE is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 16 July 2012.

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