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J1 FAE

2012 Volvo XC60

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,518 mi
Last recorded71,518 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ1 FAE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 71,518 miles

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Under trays fitted

Fail 7 Jan 2026 71,500 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jan 2025 62,421 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2025 62,395 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2024 57,226 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyre outer sidewalls 2nd yr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2024 57,226 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyre outer sidewalls 2nd yr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2023 52,560 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2021 52,183 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 50,352 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 48,108 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 43,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 39,090 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 31,655 miles

2 x rear brake discs lipped

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn to 3-4mm (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn to 2-3mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 24,383 miles

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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J1 FAE is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Blue 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 J1 FAE, 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 J1 FAE registered?

J1 FAE is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 25 September 2012.

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