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YD12 DCF

2012 Volvo XC60

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,258 mi
Last recorded57,258 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD12 DCF
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2025 57,258 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 56,591 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2024 56,591 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 55,306 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 55,306 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2022 54,547 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 53,757 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 52,480 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 52,445 miles

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2019 51,350 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 45,116 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 30,770 miles

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 4 Feb 2016 21,352 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint pressure hose to rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 12,647 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 12,647 miles

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

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

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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YD12 DCF is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YD12 DCF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD12 DCF registered?

YD12 DCF is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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