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LG12 MEV

2012 Volvo XC60

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,814 mi
Last recorded86,814 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 MEV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 86,814 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2024 81,248 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 77,892 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 74,371 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 74,371 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front & Rear (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 68,135 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 68,135 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2021 66,941 miles

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

Offside Front side repeater slightly damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2020 64,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 51,920 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2018 39,433 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 25,223 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 25,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 18,953 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 12,764 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

chips in screen

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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LG12 MEV is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LG12 MEV, 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 LG12 MEV registered?

LG12 MEV is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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