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RO12 EEY

2012 Volvo XC60

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,478 mi
Last recorded170,478 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 EEY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2026 170,478 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2026 170,472 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle wheel arch loose (5.2.3 (f))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2025 165,035 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 153,555 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 153,547 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2356018v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 139,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 235/60/18/107v (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the inner edge 235/60/18/107v (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Jul 2023 139,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on inner edge 235/60/18/107v (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth on the inner edge 235/60/18/107v (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 128,770 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn inner edges and small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 128,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn inner edges and small cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front slightly smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2022 128,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high not set (4.1.2 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working wipers not checked due to washers not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively o/s to limit (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn uneven bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 118,077 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 31 Mar 2021 118,077 miles

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

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Mar 2020 107,848 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2020 107,848 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 95,083 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 82,507 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 71,369 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake discs are slightly lipped.

Fail 3 Apr 2017 71,369 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear brake discs are slightly lipped.

Pass 1 Apr 2016 59,030 miles

offside front track rod end dust cover deteriorated and leaking grease

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

smell of diesel from inside car

Pass 7 Apr 2015 48,689 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 48,689 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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RO12 EEY is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 RO12 EEY, 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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RO12 EEY is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 30 May 2012.

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