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LS12 VMA

2012 Volvo XC60

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,416 mi
Last recorded116,416 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 VMA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 116,416 miles
Pass 8 May 2025 103,306 miles
Fail 8 May 2025 103,289 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 89,828 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2023 77,739 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2022 64,749 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2022 64,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2021 53,544 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 45,102 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 45,100 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Advise front brake discs corroded plus lipped.

Front plus rear brake caliper pistons all most fully extended

Pass 27 Jun 2019 33,714 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 33,714 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 20,372 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 20,372 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 7,589 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 7,040 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 6,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 5,666 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 5,666 miles

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

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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LS12 VMA is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LS12 VMA, 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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LS12 VMA is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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