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RW12 VAW

2012 Volvo XC60

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,540 mi
Last recorded162,540 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRW12 VAW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 162,540 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2026 162,447 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Levelling malfunction. (4.1.5 (a))

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slight seepage @ securing clip. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Mirror lens cracked/water ingress. (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 159,036 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 159,036 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Mar 2024 150,860 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 147,432 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 137,472 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 137,472 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear 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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 127,491 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 123,740 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 109,224 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 96,009 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 96,009 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 80,577 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 80,577 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 64,874 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 47,959 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 47,954 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front 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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RW12 VAW is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RW12 VAW, 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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RW12 VAW is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 14 April 2012.

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