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WG12 UEK

2012 Volvo XC60

Silver Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

131,934 mi
Last recorded131,934 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 UEK
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 131,934 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 130,549 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 127,641 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft to diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

nsf headlamp unit slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two screws in shoulder and tread areas

Fail 6 Jun 2024 127,641 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged reinforcing exposed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view door mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive half shaft to diff seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

nsf headlamp unit slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre two screws in shoulder and tread areas

Pass 4 May 2023 132,622 miles

front and rear sub frames corroded,plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

o/s and n/s rear inner sills corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2022 119,061 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2022 119,015 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside 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 Mar 2021 114,642 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 114,642 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 99,153 miles

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2019 99,153 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

plastic under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jun 2018 93,275 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on their inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 84,774 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 84,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 77,134 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 76,817 miles

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre cut no cords exposed

Pass 1 Jul 2015 70,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Jul 2015 70,016 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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WG12 UEK is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Silver with a 2,400cc 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 WG12 UEK, 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 WG12 UEK registered?

WG12 UEK is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 3 July 2012.

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