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PH03 BAB

2012 Volvo XC60

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,164 mi
Last recorded179,164 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH03 BAB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 179,164 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 173,671 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 168,690 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 162,011 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 145,981 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 145,969 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 125,084 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 109,138 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 109,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 88,788 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2018 68,905 miles

Front brake pads worn but not thin

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 6 Jan 2018 68,853 miles

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

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

Front brake pads worn but not thin

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2016 48,793 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 48,791 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Dec 2015 33,737 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 18,781 miles

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

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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PH03 BAB is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Black with a 2,400cc 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 PH03 BAB, 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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PH03 BAB is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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