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KU12 ULR

2012 Volvo XC60

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

256,829 mi
Last recorded256,829 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU12 ULR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 256,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 242,110 miles

CARRIED OUT VEHICLE INSPECTION UNDER WET CONDITIONS.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Fail 4 Apr 2024 242,104 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

CARRIED OUT VEHICLE INSPECTION UNDER WET CONDITIONS.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

complete under body cover panels fitted concealing some testable components.

engine cover & under body cover panels fitted obscuring some testable components.

sill cover body panels fitted preventing full inspection of some testable items.

Pass 18 Apr 2023 228,195 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 206,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 185,753 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 175,697 miles

Rear Rear number plate deteriorated not likely to be misread

Fail 5 Mar 2020 175,675 miles

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

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, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs scored and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Rear number plate deteriorated not likely to be misread

Pass 7 Mar 2019 157,628 miles

Central Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front brake pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R tyre close to legal limit has inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S/R tyre close to legal limit has inner edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pump has slight seepage Power steering pipe damp (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 135,475 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint high pressure hose is damp (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Mar 2018 135,475 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Rear brake pad's low (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint high pressure hose is damp (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 109,709 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Pressure hose is damp (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 80,767 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 52,326 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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KU12 ULR is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Black 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 KU12 ULR, 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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KU12 ULR is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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