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J300 ELR

2012 Volvo XC60

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,798 mi
Last recorded161,798 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ300 ELR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 161,798 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 161,434 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 140,284 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2025 140,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2024 123,098 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 118,614 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

undertrays and covers obscuring underbody components

Pass 7 Jul 2022 108,663 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 108,549 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement underside, engine stabiliser (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 100,085 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 92,369 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 92,369 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 80,656 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 80,656 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 61,200 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 45,636 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 45,636 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 36,293 miles

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

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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J300 ELR 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 64.7%.

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 J300 ELR, 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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J300 ELR is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 27 October 2012.

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