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S90 MLM

2012 Volvo XC60

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

145,207 mi
Last recorded145,207 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS90 MLM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 145,207 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

osf tyre 3mm and worn on edges

Fail 24 Oct 2025 145,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

both front tyres worn to 3mm and bald on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2024 134,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2024 134,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 123,679 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2023 123,679 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 111,286 miles

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2022 111,244 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2021 103,327 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 96,090 miles
Fail 20 May 2020 96,090 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 86,680 miles
Fail 30 May 2019 86,680 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2018 73,673 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 73,673 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2017 63,156 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 63,118 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 May 2016 51,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner part of tread and car needs tracking (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 41,697 miles

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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S90 MLM is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S90 MLM, 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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S90 MLM is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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