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V70 VTJ

2012 Volvo XC60

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

83,189 mi
Last recorded83,189 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV70 VTJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 83,189 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2026 83,189 miles

Headlamp aim too high both due to the adjuster detached from o/s/f suspension arm (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 79,747 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 74,753 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 4 Oct 2022 69,399 miles

Rear Tyres down to 3.5mm aprrox tread

Pass 4 Oct 2021 62,562 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 59,090 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 55,830 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 49,542 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 40,909 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 31,259 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 26,562 miles

child seat fitted both rear seats

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

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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V70 VTJ is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V70 VTJ, 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 V70 VTJ registered?

V70 VTJ is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 12 December 2012.

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