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S121 OAK

2012 Volvo XC60

Grey Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

159,673 mi
Last recorded159,673 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS121 OAK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 159,673 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sides rear inner sills and body sections around the shock absorber top mountings have light corrosion. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides upper bushes just starting to perish/crack. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 151,323 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Starting to crack. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear link bushes perishing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills corroding. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2023 142,968 miles

Bonnet secondary catch partially siezed - repair strongly advised

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 134,508 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 122,793 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 122,793 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 114,706 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2019 101,181 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 7 Apr 2019 100,956 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 20 Apr 2018 92,196 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 92,196 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jul 2017 78,121 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 67,676 miles

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

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Sep 2015 50,319 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 50,319 miles

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

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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S121 OAK is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Grey with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 S121 OAK, 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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S121 OAK is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 14 September 2012.

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