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SV12 ZLU

2012 Volvo XC60

Bronze Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

96,787 mi
Last recorded96,787 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV12 ZLU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 96,787 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 95,600 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 53,638 miles

Offside Front tyre is close to legal limit

Fail 20 Oct 2020 53,638 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front tyre is close to legal limit

Pass 19 Apr 2019 46,731 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 41,153 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 32,756 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 32,755 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 24,205 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2016 24,205 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2015 21,348 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 ZLU is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Bronze with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZLU, 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 SV12 ZLU registered?

SV12 ZLU is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 23 April 2012.

Is SV12 ZLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SV12 ZLU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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