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YB61 WVW

2012 Volvo XC60

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,065 mi
Last recorded146,065 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB61 WVW
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 146,065 miles

Offside head light slightly loose

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

Fail 10 Oct 2025 146,065 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside head light slightly loose

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

Pass 15 Oct 2024 143,610 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 137,555 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 129,971 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 123,599 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2021 123,598 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 118,818 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides heavily lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 118,771 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides heavily lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 112,364 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 95,719 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 87,832 miles

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Undertrays fitted.

Fail 30 Sep 2017 87,832 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 30 Sep 2016 74,158 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 64,540 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 52,426 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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YB61 WVW is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Blue 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 YB61 WVW, 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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YB61 WVW is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 20 January 2012.

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