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HY12 LWM

2012 Volvo XC60

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

157,268 mi
Last recorded157,268 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 LWM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 157,268 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 157,259 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2024 149,003 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 139,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to limit advise to have it change (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front side repeater lens damaged

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

Fail 19 Dec 2023 139,847 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to limit advise to have it change (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front side repeater lens damaged

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 127,208 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 127,208 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 114,352 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 114,351 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 104,041 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2020 104,003 miles

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 88,367 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 77,957 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 73,551 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 68,377 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 62,862 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 54,786 miles

NSF tyre has a deep cut in tread - no obvious cord

OSF tyre has deep cut in tread - no obvious cord

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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HY12 LWM is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Gold 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 HY12 LWM, 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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HY12 LWM is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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