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GY12 VMZ

2012 Volvo XC60

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,299 mi
Last recorded135,299 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 VMZ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 135,299 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2026 135,297 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear axle trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 126,145 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all 4 discs worn & lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2024 116,783 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyre wearing slight low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 107,788 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT & REAR DISCS WORN PLUS LIPPED. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 107,788 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH SIDES PLUS HIGH. PLUS GLUE ON GLASS. (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT & REAR DISCS WORN PLUS LIPPED. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2022 98,858 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 98,854 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both head lamps are to high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking the flexy pipe is leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 91,708 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs plus lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 91,708 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH REAR TYRES PLUS PERISHED AND CRACKED ON WALLS AND TREAD (SIZE235/65/R17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both discs plus lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 85,939 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

rear seat belts not tested , rear seat down

Pass 26 Jul 2019 74,151 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER ARMS REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH REAR SEATS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES PLUS WALLS PERISHED AND CRACKED (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 74,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both tyres size 235/65/R17 4X4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH LOWER ARMS REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively plus lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3 worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt BOTH REAR SEATS

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH REAR TYRES PLUS WALLS PERISHED AND CRACKED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2018 57,412 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2017 42,538 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

offside and nearside front tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2016 23,683 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 17,452 miles

os repeater lens damaged

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 VMZ 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 GY12 VMZ, 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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GY12 VMZ is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 18 July 2012.

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