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R1 SSY

2012 Volvo XC60

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

206,408 mi
Last recorded206,408 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR1 SSY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 206,408 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2024 194,698 miles

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

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 173,470 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 173,470 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2022 156,582 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 156,582 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 141,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyer tred very low no cords showing or wires showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyer ted very low no cords or wires showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge advise only (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Nov 2021 141,507 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Wrong spacing on letters to close together (0.1 (d))

Horn not working Not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Letters to close together for no plate requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyer tred very low no cords showing or wires showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyer ted very low no cords or wires showing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge advise only (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 124,805 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 124,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 114,641 miles

Nearside Body component slightly loose door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Body component slightly loose door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2019 114,641 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Body component slightly loose door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Body component slightly loose door mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 99,775 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 99,724 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 84,044 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 68,610 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 50,400 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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R1 SSY 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 64.7%.

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 R1 SSY, 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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R1 SSY is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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