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PY12 GUG

2012 Volvo XC60

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,493 mi
Last recorded158,493 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY12 GUG
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 158,493 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 148,069 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 132,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc slightly worn /lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc slightly worn /lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2024 132,942 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc worn /lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc slightly worn /lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc worn /lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc slightly worn /lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 119,979 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc slightly worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing low (2mm at lowest point/close to limit) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively brake disc slightly worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2022 109,742 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front number plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in tyre (5mm)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on inner edge/small cut in outer side wall (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 101,697 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2021 101,696 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 95,209 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2020 95,209 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 81,708 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 78,905 miles

engine cover and tray obstruction under side of component

Pass 29 Jun 2017 75,461 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 75,460 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red lens broken showing white light (1.3.2e)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 59,368 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 30 Jun 2016 59,368 miles

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

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 43,226 miles

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

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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PY12 GUG is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Black with a 2,400cc 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 PY12 GUG, 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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PY12 GUG is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 28 June 2012.

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