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SK12 VJL

2012 Volvo XC60

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

128,842 mi
Last recorded128,842 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 VJL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 128,842 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2025 125,498 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 125,476 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside rear coil spring incorrectly located

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

Pass 25 Mar 2024 122,262 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both, nearside also has a puncture (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear tyre inner edge worn serrated, also has age related cracking

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 118,965 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 118,965 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2022 116,009 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 113,755 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 113,755 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 109,193 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 96,430 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 96,430 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 74,994 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 59,993 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2017 59,993 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 46,641 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 34,074 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 34,049 miles

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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SK12 VJL is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SK12 VJL, 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 SK12 VJL registered?

SK12 VJL is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 3 March 2012.

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