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YP61 HAU

2012 Volvo XC60

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,844 mi
Last recorded121,844 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP61 HAU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 121,844 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing near the legal limit.(2mm) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 118,389 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 114,447 miles

Information display suggests engine maintainance required.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively while manouvering constant velocity joint audible whilst carrying out a decelerometer brake test (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 109,287 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 103,460 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose onto the steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 103,460 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements reflective backing has become delaminated and deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements reflective backing has become delaminated and deteriorated (0.1 (d))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder ()

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage hose onto the steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 97,757 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface becoming corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage of grease past its clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by offside drive shaft (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 97,757 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface becoming corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight seepage of grease past its clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage by offside drive shaft (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Becoming worn and lipped at edges (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 93,498 miles

Both front outer drive shaft gaiters have slight seepage of grease

Emissions too low to trigger the smoke meter

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage On hose viewed from the offside inner wing (2.1.5 (a))

Unable to clearly view the rear inner brake pads

Fail 3 Dec 2019 93,498 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both front outer drive shaft gaiters have slight seepage of grease

Emissions too low to trigger the smoke meter

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage On hose viewed from the offside inner wing (2.1.5 (a))

Unable to clearly view the rear inner brake pads

Pass 11 Dec 2018 88,284 miles

Emissions too low to register

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 88,284 miles

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

Emissions too low to register

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 83,870 miles

Emissions too low to register

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 77,230 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 69,907 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 52,325 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 52,325 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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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YP61 HAU is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in White with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YP61 HAU, 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 YP61 HAU registered?

YP61 HAU is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 23 January 2012.

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