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NL12 EAM

2012 Volvo XC60

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,995 mi
Last recorded69,995 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 EAM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 69,995 miles

Front suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jul 2026 69,994 miles

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

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

Front suspension components corroded but not seriously weakened

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 68,239 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Jul 2025 68,238 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front suspension components corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Jul 2024 67,101 miles

Front suspension components corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Jul 2024 67,101 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front suspension components corroded

Headlamp aim too low nearside and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 29 Jul 2023 65,206 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 65,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 60,807 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 59,420 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Jul 2020 58,455 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres slight uneven wear to inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 55,204 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 53,229 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 48,324 miles

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Jun 2016 41,476 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 32,497 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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NL12 EAM is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL12 EAM, 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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NL12 EAM is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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