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SL12 ZPE

2012 Volvo XC60

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

115,109 mi
Last recorded115,109 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 ZPE
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 115,109 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All pads on front axle (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 107,731 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Jan 2025 107,731 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 100,444 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 100,444 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 93,143 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2023 93,143 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 85,638 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 73,896 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 62,585 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 62,583 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Beam kick up not in designated area for pass. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 54,651 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres. Sidewall cracked and worn on both also. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2017 47,346 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 37,843 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 29,641 miles

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)

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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SL12 ZPE is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Gold 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 SL12 ZPE, 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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SL12 ZPE is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 19 May 2012.

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