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VU62 NXR

2012 Volvo XC60

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

168,280 mi
Last recorded168,280 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU62 NXR
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 168,280 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2026 168,280 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 162,294 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 154,246 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 144,144 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2022 134,614 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 129,553 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2020 124,711 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 124,711 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2019 114,668 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6mm LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 114,668 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON 1.6mm LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 102,885 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 102,885 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 92,076 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 76,120 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 60,161 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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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VU62 NXR is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU62 NXR, 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 VU62 NXR registered?

VU62 NXR is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 21 September 2012.

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