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VE12 JLO

2012 Volvo XC60

Bronze Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,039 mi
Last recorded149,039 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 JLO
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 149,039 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front and rear smaller control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Feb 2026 149,039 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Also binding, backing of pad near to disc due to excessively worn rear discs (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both sides, heavily misshaped, likely cause due to fractures coil spring long term and alignment appears negatively towed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides, strongly advise (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front and rear smaller control arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 144,476 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 140,597 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both rear tyres feathered on inner edge

Pass 3 Jan 2023 130,690 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 130,690 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 124,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear tyre tread slightly distorted

Offside Rear tyre tread slightly distorted

Pass 4 Jan 2021 118,713 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 109,525 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 101,768 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 101,768 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 92,618 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 82,244 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 82,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 70,197 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 70,197 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both front tyres smooth on inner edges, but no cords exposed

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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VE12 JLO is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Bronze with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VE12 JLO, 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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VE12 JLO is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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