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SY12 ZNL

2012 Volvo XC60

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,061 mi
Last recorded160,061 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 160,061 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 159,007 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 156,833 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 154,560 miles

slight noise from o/s/f suspension top mount area

Pass 7 Apr 2022 152,961 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 152,961 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 150,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 150,058 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 142,841 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 138,074 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 125,023 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 111,311 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 111,311 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 93,819 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight bind nsf brake

under bonnet lever stiff

Fail 1 Aug 2016 93,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight bind nsf brake

under bonnet lever stiff

Pass 29 Jul 2015 68,720 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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SY12 ZNL is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZNL, 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 SY12 ZNL registered?

SY12 ZNL is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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