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SW61 DWF

2012 Volvo XC60

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,807 mi
Last recorded109,807 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW61 DWF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 109,807 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2026 109,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 103,424 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 103,421 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 97,955 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc pitted / scored / worn on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 97,955 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour Side repeater white. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Disc pitted / scored / worn on inner face. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Dec 2022 90,433 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Dec 2022 90,433 miles

Offside Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge 0 mm, 235/65/17

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge 0 mm, 235/65/17

Pass 27 Jan 2022 84,575 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Coolant warning lamp on dash indicates a fault

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 77,045 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 75,779 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 69,834 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge of tread

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 69,834 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slightly perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing slightly on inner edge of tread

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

Fail 10 Sep 2019 69,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside 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 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))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 59,735 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 49,185 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 42,931 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 36,234 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 32,542 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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SW61 DWF is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Gold 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 SW61 DWF, 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 SW61 DWF registered?

SW61 DWF is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 21 January 2012.

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