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NL12 UEK

2012 Volvo XC60

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,613 mi
Last recorded156,613 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 UEK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 156,613 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 139,799 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 139,795 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not sat corroectly (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 125,797 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 113,803 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 113,795 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 102,344 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 92,462 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 92,462 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 87,455 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 74,218 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 74,210 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2018 64,095 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 53,695 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 44,234 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 44,234 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 35,256 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 UEK is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NL12 UEK, 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 NL12 UEK registered?

NL12 UEK is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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