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GU12 WBM

2012 Volvo XC60

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,548 mi
Last recorded167,548 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 WBM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 167,548 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 161,969 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 155,542 miles

Nearside rear reflector cracked

Fail 5 Dec 2023 155,540 miles

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

Nearside rear reflector cracked

Pass 22 Dec 2022 149,351 miles

Front 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))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 55,825 miles

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

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2020 138,006 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 137,982 miles

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

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 133,168 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 110,218 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Front wipers smearing on screen but not adversely effecting drivers view of the road

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

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

Offside Front 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower left hand corner (3.2 (a) (i))

screen wash low light on

Fail 7 Feb 2019 110,218 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Front wipers smearing on screen but not adversely effecting drivers view of the road

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front 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))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view lower left hand corner (3.2 (a) (i))

screen wash low light on

Pass 5 Feb 2018 84,041 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 24 Feb 2017 57,729 miles

Covers fitted to engine and under car obscuring view of some items

Pass 8 Mar 2016 37,889 miles

Front wipers in poor condition

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

covers fitted to engine and under car

Pass 11 Mar 2015 21,935 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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GU12 WBM is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GU12 WBM, 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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GU12 WBM is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 30 June 2012.

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