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SY61 ZCJ

2012 Volvo XC60

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,933 mi
Last recorded149,933 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY61 ZCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 149,933 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 143,125 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 117,678 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2022 113,458 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2021 100,044 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2021 100,044 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 89,037 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2020 89,037 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 81,562 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 81,562 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 72,962 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 60,733 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 48,742 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 39,583 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 30,404 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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SY61 ZCJ is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Red 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 SY61 ZCJ, 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 SY61 ZCJ registered?

SY61 ZCJ is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 27 February 2012.

Is SY61 ZCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY61 ZCJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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