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VK12 XNS

2012 Volvo XC60

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

162,139 mi
Last recorded162,139 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 XNS
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2025 162,139 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 162,139 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2025 162,040 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 153,218 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2024 153,197 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 145,574 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2023 82,008 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 139,444 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 129,314 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 119,792 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 109,450 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 99,183 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 99,183 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 90,144 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2017 90,144 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 83,126 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 72,325 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 72,325 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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VK12 XNS is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VK12 XNS, 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 VK12 XNS registered?

VK12 XNS is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 23 April 2012.

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