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WJ12 VVW

2012 Volvo XC60

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

151,090 mi
Last recorded151,090 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 VVW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 151,090 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 147,367 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 138,760 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2024 138,760 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2023 127,431 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 127,394 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2022 116,068 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and Both rear have inner edge wear and wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2022 116,064 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f and Both rear have inner edge wear and wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2021 102,493 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2020 96,119 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 85,405 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 85,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 74,799 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 65,414 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 5 Apr 2016 51,731 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2015 42,100 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 42,100 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 40,443 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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WJ12 VVW is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WJ12 VVW, 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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WJ12 VVW is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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