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W8 RTM

2012 Volvo XC60

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

97,113 mi
Last recorded97,113 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW8 RTM
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 97,113 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2025 94,233 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 117,600 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Prop shaft bearing has slight play center bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2024 86,531 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 105,449 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 78,675 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 78,675 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2023 97,637 miles

Nearside Side step is very thin in places and very corroded

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

Offside Side step is very thin in places and very corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2022 96,156 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 70,327 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres staring to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2022 70,325 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken n/s rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/s and o/s rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres staring to crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 93,222 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 63,697 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 87,092 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 87,092 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 59,120 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 75,321 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2019 75,321 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 56,158 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 63,340 miles

emissions to clean to register

Fail 11 Oct 2018 63,336 miles

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

emmisions to clean

Fail 10 Oct 2018 63,329 miles

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

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

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

emmisions to clean

Pass 21 Aug 2018 50,744 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2017 46,326 miles

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

emissions to clean

Fail 5 Sep 2017 46,326 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

emissions to clean

Pass 29 Aug 2017 46,724 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 42,971 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 36,070 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 32,363 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 28,001 miles

Rear brake pads getting low

n/s/f tyre tread getting low at 3 mm

o/s/r tyre tread getting low at 3 mm

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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W8 RTM is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 W8 RTM, 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 W8 RTM registered?

W8 RTM is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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