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J5 LAY

2012 Volvo XC60

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

72,035 mi
Last recorded72,035 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ5 LAY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 72,035 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 69,247 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))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 65,316 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn unevenly

Pass 20 Oct 2022 61,093 miles

Nearside Mirror cover and side repeater loose.

Offside Front Outer C.V. gaiter damp/slight leak.

Rear Tyre tread out of shape on inner edge.

Fail 20 Oct 2022 61,093 miles

Offside Front Outer C.V. gaiter damp/slight leak.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Mirror cover and side repeater loose.

Rear Tyre tread out of shape on inner edge.

Pass 21 Oct 2021 58,041 miles

Offside Front Outer C.V. boot slightly leaking from clip.

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 55,381 miles

Offside Front Outer grease around joint.

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 46,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Grease around outer c.v. gaiter.

Offside Front Tyre Tread becoming low.

Offside Front valve cap missing

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 46,635 miles

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Grease around outer c.v. gaiter.

Offside Front Tyre Tread becoming low.

Offside Front valve cap missing

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 38,466 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 30,567 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 20,889 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 10,967 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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J5 LAY is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J5 LAY, 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 J5 LAY registered?

J5 LAY is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 13 June 2012.

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