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SP12 XGV

2012 Volvo XC60

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

118,569 mi
Last recorded118,569 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 XGV
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 118,569 miles

nearside front tyre bald outer and inner edges

offside front tyre inner edge starting to wear to bald

Fail 25 Mar 2026 118,569 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

nearside front tyre bald outer and inner edges

offside front tyre inner edge starting to wear to bald

Pass 31 Mar 2025 114,246 miles

offside front tyre wearing to bald inner edge

Fail 31 Mar 2025 114,246 miles

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

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

offside front tyre wearing to bald inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2024 109,597 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 105,531 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 105,531 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 101,085 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 101,085 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 96,667 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 94,666 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 82,185 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2019 82,180 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2018 65,450 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 54,220 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement starting to split (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 42,414 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 34,196 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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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SP12 XGV is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Red 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 SP12 XGV, 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 SP12 XGV registered?

SP12 XGV is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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