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LV55 TEA

2012 Volvo XC60

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,216 mi
Last recorded159,216 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV55 TEA
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 159,216 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2026 159,216 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed on inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and slight cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2025 141,239 miles

Rear tyres worn inner edges

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking - JUST ON LIMIT (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 119,985 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 114,560 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2022 106,335 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 98,552 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 92,475 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 92,471 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 86,541 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 78,028 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 65,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/65/17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 51,956 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 51,954 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 39,769 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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LV55 TEA is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Blue 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 LV55 TEA, 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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LV55 TEA is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 13 November 2012.

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