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SV12 YLB

2012 Volvo XC60

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,621 mi
Last recorded158,621 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 YLB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 158,621 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 158,614 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2025 148,476 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2024 132,497 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 117,708 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 117,708 miles

Offside Front Steering rack fixing bolts ineffective (2.1.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 104,318 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 88,140 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 81,701 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2019 70,104 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 70,103 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 54,849 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 54,848 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 38,950 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 35,366 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 29,675 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 24,768 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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SV12 YLB 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 SV12 YLB, 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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SV12 YLB is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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