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YX61 YXP

2012 Volvo XC60

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

158,862 mi
Last recorded158,862 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX61 YXP
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 158,862 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside mirror damaged.

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

centre exhaust flange fixings very weak.

Fail 23 Jun 2026 158,858 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/65/17. Michelin. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) missing (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front inner wing guard fouling wheel.

Nearside Rear anti roll bar fixing bolt loose.

Nearside mirror damaged.

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

centre exhaust flange fixings very weak.

Pass 16 Jun 2025 145,524 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both-perished/split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

centre exhaust flange weak.

Pass 10 Jun 2024 132,815 miles

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

centre exhaust flange weak.

Fail 10 Jun 2024 132,810 miles

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

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

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

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

centre exhaust flange weak.

Pass 16 Jun 2023 123,220 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear anti roll bar bushes split/perished.

centre exhaust flange weak/corroded.

Fail 16 Jun 2023 123,215 miles

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

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Rear anti roll bar bushes split/perished.

centre exhaust flange weak/corroded.

Pass 27 Jun 2022 114,842 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2022 114,738 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jun 2021 104,811 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 96,518 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 87,622 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Jun 2019 67,621 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jun 2018 75,899 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 75,888 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 64,807 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 64,805 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% inbalance (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Bonnet safty catch in op

Front Lower bumper grill lose

Nearside Rear under tray lose

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

Offside Front Mudguard insecure inner wheel arch trim lose rubbing on tyre

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

Tyre repair kit out of date

Pass 16 Jan 2017 60,601 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside vehicle components

Fail 16 Jan 2017 60,600 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside vehicle components

Pass 12 Jan 2016 48,813 miles

Rear Brake discs worn

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 48,813 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Brake discs worn

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 36,899 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 36,899 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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)

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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YX61 YXP is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 YX61 YXP, 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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YX61 YXP is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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