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HV62 VCY

2012 Volvo XC60

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

213,002 mi
Last recorded213,002 miles
Recorded on10 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV62 VCY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2025 213,002 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 183,335 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Feb 2024 183,333 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering locking device ineffective Nearside track rod end insecure (2.1.3 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Misshaping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Misshaping on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 167,483 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Cracked (4.5.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 142,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 142,571 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 111,997 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe detatched but sleeved into flange so still secure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy centre pipe blowing (8.1.1 (a))

Front slight movement in upper steering column

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper smears on screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front cv gaitor leaking grease but not split

Offside Rear fog light lens damaged

Pass 8 Nov 2018 75,419 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2018 75,402 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative o/s inop n/s insecure (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 58,069 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 45,769 miles

Nearside Steering arm deformed but serviceable play in inner joint (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable play in inner joint (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 27,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 27,500 miles

Offside Rear 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 Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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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HV62 VCY is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HV62 VCY, 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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HV62 VCY is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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