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SK56 MER

2012 Volvo XC60

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

189,034 mi
Last recorded189,034 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK56 MER
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2025 189,034 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 186,593 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2023 184,123 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 180,807 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 177,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 169,730 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 164,185 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 156,143 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2017 151,583 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 147,527 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 141,054 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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SK56 MER is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SK56 MER, 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 SK56 MER registered?

SK56 MER is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 13 December 2012.

Is SK56 MER safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK56 MER shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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