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LC12 BDU

2012 Volvo XC60

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

229,865 mi
Last recorded229,865 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 BDU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 229,865 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 229,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords X 2 on inner part of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords X3 on inner part of tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both headlamp lenes are slightly cloudy

Both the front tyre have worn completely bald on the inner edges

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

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

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

n/s rear number plate lamp is dim

Pass 25 Oct 2024 215,010 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Oct 2024 214,867 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge LOW ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light MISSING LENS (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 203,966 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light MISSING (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GENERAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 189,740 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive GENERAL (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 170,576 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges ( Pressures checked )

Pass 21 Oct 2020 159,496 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 159,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 138,243 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 109,515 miles

Undetected peak on emissions

Pass 18 Oct 2017 87,298 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 70,553 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

emissions are too clean to get a reading

Pass 12 May 2015 49,379 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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LC12 BDU is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Silver 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 LC12 BDU, 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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LC12 BDU is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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