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R12 ADO

2008 Volvo XC60

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,651 mi
Last recorded155,651 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo XC6090,886 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR12 ADO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 155,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has screw in tread

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

Fail 24 Nov 2025 155,651 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has screw in tread

Offside Rear tyre is cracking

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 151,137 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2024 151,116 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside washer jet blocked

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

Pass 22 Nov 2023 144,698 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2023 144,698 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2022 138,095 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 134,129 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2020 129,072 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 123,851 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 26 Oct 2018 115,391 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 106,333 miles

damage to offside front door

Pass 21 Oct 2016 97,364 miles

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

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

both front tyres getting low and worn on outer and inner treads

both rear tyres perished and worn on inner treads

engine bay covers and under trays obscuring components

engine oil level low

nearside body damage and minor scuffs

windscreen damage but not effecting drivers view

Fail 21 Oct 2016 97,364 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres getting low and worn on outer and inner treads

both rear tyres perished and worn on inner treads

engine bay covers and under trays obscuring components

engine oil level low

nearside body damage and minor scuffs

windscreen damage but not effecting drivers view

Pass 28 Oct 2015 86,767 miles

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

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

both rear tyres are slightly perished

engine covers fitted

nearside rear door and wing has accident damage.

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2015 86,688 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

both rear tyres are slightly perished

engine covers fitted

nearside rear door and wing has accident damage.

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2014 71,892 miles

offside rear tyre perished

engine oil on minimum

nearside rear tyre perished

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2013 59,605 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 59,604 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 46,715 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 33,688 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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R12 ADO is a 2008 Volvo XC60 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Volvo XC60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 90,886 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 R12 ADO, 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 18 years old, this Volvo XC60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R12 ADO is a 2008 Volvo XC60, first registered on 31 October 2008.

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