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YR12 XLB

2012 Volvo XC60

White Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,499 mi
Last recorded158,499 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 XLB
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 158,499 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides worn bush at trailing arms and rubber bonding parts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 148,751 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip/crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush worn and rubber bonding parting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 148,751 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip/crack in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush worn and rubber bonding parting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2024 138,756 miles

Offside Front Coolant leak ()

Pass 18 Feb 2023 126,879 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2023 126,879 miles

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

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

Front Wipers Smearing

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2022 117,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn below wear limits deep lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn below wear limits deep lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn below wear limits deep lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn below wear limits deep lips (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 107,506 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 107,506 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 95,914 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 84,413 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 71,394 miles

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

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

screw in o/s/f tyre

screw in o/s/r tyre on edge inner

Fail 14 Mar 2018 71,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre wearing low & nail in tyre (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

screw in o/s/f tyre

screw in o/s/r tyre on edge inner

Pass 13 Mar 2017 59,083 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 47,706 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)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 37,158 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 37,158 miles

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

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

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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YR12 XLB 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 YR12 XLB, 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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YR12 XLB is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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