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RV12 BGU

2012 Volvo XC60

Bronze Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,961 mi
Last recorded125,961 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 BGU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 125,961 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 119,214 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2024 110,259 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 97,239 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 86,566 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 75,146 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 65,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 54,983 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 46,419 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 35,910 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Pump to Rack, Hose / Pipe Unit Oily (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 35,910 miles

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage Pump to Rack, Hose / Pipe Unit Oily (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 29,347 miles

Nearside Front orange side marker lamp inoperative

emission too clean

Pass 14 Apr 2015 21,491 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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RV12 BGU is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Bronze with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RV12 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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What year was RV12 BGU registered?

RV12 BGU is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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