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SW12 GOU

2012 Volvo XC60

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,502 mi
Last recorded67,502 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW12 GOU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 67,502 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2025 65,982 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Aug 2025 65,982 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Aug 2024 63,337 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 60,564 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 56,785 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 56,785 miles

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 Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 52,071 miles

Radiator leaking

Pass 18 Aug 2020 49,084 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 46,408 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 41,463 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 26 Aug 2017 39,761 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 37,125 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 37,125 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 26,405 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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SW12 GOU is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Silver with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SW12 GOU, 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 SW12 GOU registered?

SW12 GOU is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 11 July 2012.

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