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P30 EMS

2012 Volvo XC60

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,220 mi
Last recorded78,220 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP30 EMS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 78,220 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 74,792 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 74,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear to edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 70,912 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lens deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2023 70,912 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp lens deteriorated

undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2023 68,479 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 64,052 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 59,592 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wipers smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 54,893 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 49,523 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 44,363 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 38,319 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 32,418 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2016 32,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 25,737 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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P30 EMS is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P30 EMS, 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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P30 EMS is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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