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PA56 UAL

2012 Volvo XC60

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

239,353 mi
Last recorded239,353 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA56 UAL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 239,353 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Mar 2025 235,918 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 229,320 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 217,104 miles

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

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

turbo to intercooler pipe damaged

Fail 20 Mar 2023 217,104 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

turbo to intercooler pipe damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2022 207,121 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive ()

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

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

Turbo pipe fowling lower engine mount, worn through.

Pass 19 Mar 2021 188,404 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 175,862 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2020 175,862 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 150,167 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 150,167 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 123,342 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 97,306 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 72,941 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 63,756 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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PA56 UAL is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Black 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 PA56 UAL, 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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PA56 UAL is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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