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NU61 XOB

2012 Volvo XC60

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,173 mi
Last recorded117,173 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU61 XOB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 117,173 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 117,173 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 108,287 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S Rear trailing arm pin/bush slightly worn.... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S Rear trailing arm pin/bush slightly worn.. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 100,375 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2022 92,240 miles

Front Both wipers smearing when tested

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Close to point of failure, Recommend replacing NOW (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp not working, But offside lamp still works

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to road tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Road tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2022 92,240 miles

Front Both wipers smearing when tested

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Close to point of failure, Recommend replacing NOW (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Reversing lamp not working, But offside lamp still works

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cuts to road tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Road tyre cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 84,373 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 78,203 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 71,234 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 64,243 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 64,243 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 58,120 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 58,120 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 51,873 miles

Front Wiper blades poor condition

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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NU61 XOB is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NU61 XOB, 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 NU61 XOB registered?

NU61 XOB is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 21 January 2012.

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