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WG12 YZN

2012 Volvo XC60

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

180,794 mi
Last recorded180,794 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 180,794 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive nsf gearbox oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2026 180,794 miles

Direction indicator not working osf indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater likely to become detached nsf side repeater hanging off (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf tyre wear on inner and outer edges plus has cuts in it including sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive nsf gearbox oil seal leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 166,441 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2025 166,441 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 157,035 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 7 Aug 2024 157,034 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 146,787 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 146,787 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2022 134,062 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 120,231 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 120,231 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 112,333 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 112,333 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 99,185 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 99,185 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 82,477 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 68,010 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 52,822 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 40,545 miles

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 YZN is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 YZN, 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 YZN registered?

WG12 YZN is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 25 August 2012.

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