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OW52 BER

2012 Volvo XC60

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests29 (24 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate82.8%

Mileage

148,679 mi
Last recorded148,679 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOW52 BER
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

24 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 148,679 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2026 149,095 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both o/s n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside body damage

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 149,095 miles

Headlamp aim too low both o/s n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both o/s n/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside body damage

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2025 145,648 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2025 137,548 miles

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

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

all 4 coil springs corroded

both rear tyres worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Jul 2024 136,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 May 2024 124,334 miles

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

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

Fail 23 May 2024 124,334 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust corroded

rear axle corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2023 130,049 miles

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

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2023 116,575 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 121,942 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 19 Jul 2022 121,942 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2022 95,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 111,442 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 111,442 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and boot split (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 83,741 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 74,005 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2020 103,220 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 103,220 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2019 56,029 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2019 87,667 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 46,835 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage to sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 73,357 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 36,291 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 63,765 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 25,896 miles

All 4 tyres cracking in tread

Pass 31 May 2016 51,766 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 19,668 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 39,694 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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OW52 BER is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OW52 BER, 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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OW52 BER is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 14 August 2012.

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