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VE61 FTP

2012 Volvo XC60

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,211 mi
Last recorded105,211 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE61 FTP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 105,211 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2025 97,337 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 97,319 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 97,158 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ns and os

Pass 15 Jan 2024 94,500 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Osr/Nsr (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf/Nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 94,500 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Due to damage (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Osr/Nsr (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Osf/Nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 88,815 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2022 88,681 miles

Front Position lamp not working offside and nearside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 83,777 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 79,877 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 79,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 74,415 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 67,553 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted

Sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2017 60,638 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 60,604 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 49,487 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2016 49,487 miles

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

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2015 41,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2015 38,128 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

N/S/F Side marker light inop

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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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VE61 FTP is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 VE61 FTP, 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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VE61 FTP is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 27 January 2012.

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