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YF12 GVY

2012 Volvo XC60

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

145,074 mi
Last recorded145,074 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF12 GVY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 145,074 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2025 145,074 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 138,571 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 130,711 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))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 124,434 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 116,704 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2022 116,606 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 110,483 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2020 105,011 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 98,063 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2018 98,063 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 86,124 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 72,246 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 58,160 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2015 52,184 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 52,184 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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YF12 GVY is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Blue with a 1,984cc 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 YF12 GVY, 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 YF12 GVY registered?

YF12 GVY is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 18 June 2012.

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