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GU51 NES

2012 Volvo XC60

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158,552 mi
Last recorded158,552 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU51 NES
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 158,552 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 154,967 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2025 154,967 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 144,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 133,543 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 133,543 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 124,081 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 111,611 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 111,611 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 94,177 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 83,120 miles

Front wipers smearing

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre with stepped wear in tread 235/60/18 Pirelli ()

Offside Rear tyre has stepped wear in tread

Pass 4 May 2017 70,152 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 58,664 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 43,753 miles

Coolant leak

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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GU51 NES is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GU51 NES, 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 GU51 NES registered?

GU51 NES is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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