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M55 GOV

2012 Volvo XC60

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,112 mi
Last recorded92,112 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM55 GOV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 92,112 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 81,330 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 70,962 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2024 70,962 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 61,421 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 57,465 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 51,650 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front has slight heat damage (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 45,608 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 39,287 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 36,161 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 28,924 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 28,924 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2016 20,810 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 16,538 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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M55 GOV is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 M55 GOV, 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 M55 GOV registered?

M55 GOV is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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The MOT history for M55 GOV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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