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L18 CDS

2012 Volvo XC60

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,192 mi
Last recorded123,192 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL18 CDS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 123,192 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2025 113,660 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60x18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2024 109,905 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2024 109,905 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush on limit (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 105,538 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2023 105,538 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 101,789 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 97,829 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 97,829 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt adrift (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 93,999 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 93,999 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure detached (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 88,117 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 79,405 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 72,068 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 61,096 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 61,095 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner rack arm slight play

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs poor condition,inner pads low?

Pass 30 Oct 2015 53,082 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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L18 CDS is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Grey 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 L18 CDS, 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 L18 CDS registered?

L18 CDS is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 28 November 2012.

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