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GY12 OTC

2012 Volvo XC60

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

170,645 mi
Last recorded170,645 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 OTC
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 170,645 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2025 156,030 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2024 141,879 miles

Nearside 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 On 1.6 mm wearing uneven/stepped (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 128,690 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2023 128,476 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 114,249 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 105,643 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 99,563 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2020 99,563 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 88,930 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2019 88,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 57,318 miles

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Apr 2017 57,316 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Mar 2016 47,509 miles

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 37,617 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GY12 OTC 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 73.3%.

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 GY12 OTC, 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 GY12 OTC registered?

GY12 OTC is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 17 April 2012.

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