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WG12 UEJ

2012 Volvo XC60

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,544 mi
Last recorded120,544 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 UEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 120,544 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 109,281 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge main tread depth 2.5mm, also worn smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2025 109,120 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge main tread depth 2.5mm, also worn smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both n/s and o/s inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 96,896 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both fronts. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear inner sills. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 87,440 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 86,390 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 84,770 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 79,890 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 79,890 miles

Brake performance not tested rear brakes worn to metal (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 May 2019 70,862 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2019 70,862 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 60,679 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 51,566 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 51,566 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 40,983 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 32,864 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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WG12 UEJ is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Black with a 2,400cc 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 WG12 UEJ, 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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WG12 UEJ is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 3 July 2012.

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