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P13 BRB

2012 Volvo XC60

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,654 mi
Last recorded167,654 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP13 BRB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 167,654 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rears (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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2026 167,642 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rears (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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 162,489 miles

Offside Front wiper arm insecure on spindle

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

Fail 2 Apr 2025 162,476 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Front wiper arm insecure on spindle

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

Pass 16 Apr 2024 155,365 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 148,313 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2023 148,311 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator axle 1 and 2 (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2022 140,880 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 131,315 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 114,533 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2018 100,212 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 90,140 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 90,137 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 82,621 miles

Both rear tyres wearing near to the limit on the inner edges

Engine oil around the oil filter housing and below

Fail 2 Apr 2016 82,621 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front most bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front most bush (2.4.G.2)

Both rear tyres wearing near to the limit on the inner edges

Engine oil around the oil filter housing and below

Pass 23 Mar 2015 65,340 miles

Coolant leak

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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P13 BRB is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 P13 BRB, 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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P13 BRB is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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