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SG61 YGV

2012 Volvo XC60

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,908 mi
Last recorded156,908 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG61 YGV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 156,908 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2026 156,908 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 144,210 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2025 144,210 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 128,425 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2024 128,425 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 113,972 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 101,221 miles

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

tires aged / slightly cracked

Pass 29 Dec 2020 91,435 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 83,481 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres slightly perished, nearside front tyre worn on outer edge 235/65/17 V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 71,863 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 71,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 65,483 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 54,903 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 36,571 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 28,479 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 28,479 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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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SG61 YGV is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SG61 YGV, 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 SG61 YGV registered?

SG61 YGV is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 15 February 2012.

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The MOT history for SG61 YGV shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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