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VE12 OVT

2012 Volvo XC60

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,976 mi
Last recorded115,976 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE12 OVT
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 115,976 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2025 112,790 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 109,030 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 104,157 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 99,186 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Aug 2022 99,186 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 94,909 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2021 90,189 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear axle trailing arm forward bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 78,612 miles

Front both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Feb 2019 63,003 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 45,969 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 35,366 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 32,245 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Cv clips don't appear to be looks, but has evidence of grease

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 26,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2015 26,292 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 OVT is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VE12 OVT, 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 VE12 OVT registered?

VE12 OVT is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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