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LM12 NXU

2012 Volvo XC60

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,981 mi
Last recorded177,981 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 NXU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 177,981 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 22 Jul 2026 177,951 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 21 Jul 2025 170,292 miles

Nearside rear tire wearing unevenly on inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Jul 2025 170,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside rear tire wearing unevenly on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jul 2024 166,317 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front + rear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 165,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 21 Jul 2023 165,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Emissions too low to register (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2022 157,872 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 145,068 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2021 145,068 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 130,868 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 115,560 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front and rear tyres worn close to wear bars

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Jun 2018 98,083 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 88,938 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 88,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 May 2016 78,905 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 78,905 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 56,609 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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LM12 NXU is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LM12 NXU, 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 LM12 NXU registered?

LM12 NXU is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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