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LM12 VKU

2012 Volvo XC60

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

223,369 mi
Last recorded223,369 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM12 VKU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2026 223,369 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 209,324 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 196,376 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 184,972 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2022 172,529 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 172,529 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 155,688 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components" "Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 8 Jul 2020 145,182 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2020 145,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre low on pressure

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 135,551 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 131,036 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 122,689 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 8 Jun 2017 122,689 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2016 108,066 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 108,066 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Towbar component insecure tow bar socket hanging loose (6.6.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 104,572 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 79,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Apr 2015 79,836 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 VKU is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 VKU, 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 VKU registered?

LM12 VKU is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 2 May 2012.

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