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NX12 UBT

2012 Volvo XC60

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,343 mi
Last recorded129,343 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX12 UBT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 129,343 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 121,425 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2024 113,516 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 113,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 105,351 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2022 97,735 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 91,006 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 87,215 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

No gas blast detected at time of test

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 22 Jan 2020 87,212 miles

Offside 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))

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

No gas blast detected at time of test

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

Under trays fitted obscuring view of brake / fuel lines and other components

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Jan 2019 79,728 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 14 Jan 2019 79,728 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 15 Jan 2018 72,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

No exhaust emissions detected on free acceleration test

Fail 15 Jan 2018 72,566 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

No exhaust emissions detected on free acceleration test

Pass 7 Feb 2017 66,038 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 53,590 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 40,254 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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NX12 UBT is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Grey with a 1,984cc 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 NX12 UBT, 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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NX12 UBT is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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