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SY12 XWL

2012 Volvo XC60

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

150,839 mi
Last recorded150,839 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 XWL
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 150,839 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 136,858 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 119,529 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 103,987 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 91,458 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 80,421 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 75,925 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 May 2019 75,916 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))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 68,887 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

Offside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

Fail 25 May 2018 68,887 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

Pass 30 May 2017 61,316 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 49,734 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 33,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered in a protective wax

Fail 20 Apr 2015 33,640 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes covered in a protective wax

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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SY12 XWL is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SY12 XWL, 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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SY12 XWL is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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