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NFG 698

2012 Volvo XC60

Black Diesel 2953cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

198,729 mi
Last recorded198,729 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNFG 698
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,953cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 198,729 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both O/Side and N/Side front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both O/Side and N/Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both O/Side and N/Side (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 186,852 miles

Slight oil leak.

Slight underbody corrosion.

Under tray/covers fitted.

Fail 7 Oct 2024 186,849 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear fog light not working.

Rear wiper blade defective.

Slight oil leak.

Slight underbody corrosion.

Under tray/covers fitted.

Pass 22 Aug 2023 175,549 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 175,549 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 170,933 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2022 170,933 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2021 157,869 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 132,585 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 110,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 84,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 64,214 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 42,783 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 21,724 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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NFG 698 is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Black with a 2,953cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NFG 698, 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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NFG 698 is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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