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SP12 XGX

2012 Volvo XC60

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

181,574 mi
Last recorded181,574 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 XGX
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 181,574 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flange corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated not securing bonnet properly (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 180,975 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 179,307 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 179,299 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative Height sensor fo headlight is broken. (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing slightly on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2023 175,210 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2023 175,206 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge slightly (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 169,141 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 169,141 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 161,618 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 161,618 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater on back of wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Mar 2020 144,785 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2020 144,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Mar 2019 126,886 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2019 126,884 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position both catches (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2355519 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently both catches (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 2355519 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 112,433 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 112,433 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 97,307 miles

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

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

nsr tyre starting to go out of shape

osr tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 2 Mar 2016 80,760 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 64,645 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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 XGX is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SP12 XGX, 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 XGX registered?

SP12 XGX is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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