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PN12 BGU

2012 Volvo XC60

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

165,028 mi
Last recorded165,028 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 BGU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 165,028 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2024 150,292 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/VR18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2024 150,292 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/60/VR18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 137,997 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2022 122,488 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 122,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Dec 2021 112,778 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2020 100,643 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 89,153 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and bald on edges 235/60/18 103H (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bald on edges 235/60/18 103H (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 75,941 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2018 75,940 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing wheel nut (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2018 72,663 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 63,028 miles

front wipers smearing

n/s/r tyre sidewall damage but not showing cords

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2017 62,063 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers smearing

n/s/r tyre sidewall damage but not showing cords

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 8 Mar 2016 45,998 miles

both front marker lights in op

Fail 1 Mar 2016 45,698 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal filings showing (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

both front marker lights in op

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 29,849 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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PN12 BGU is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PN12 BGU, 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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PN12 BGU is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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