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YX62 YPY

2012 Volvo XC60

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

188,517 mi
Last recorded188,517 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 YPY
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 188,517 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 176,323 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2025 176,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2024 160,025 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 150,708 miles

Both front track-rod end boots splitting

Both rear tyres getting down and cut

Covers and undertrays fitted

Exhaust system rusty

Front brake pipes corroded

Rear chassis very rusty

Rear coil springs rusty

Rear numberplate separating

Rear trailing arm bushes perished,worn and separating

Various engine oil leaks

Pass 20 May 2022 137,343 miles

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

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

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Fail 20 May 2022 137,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low way too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low way too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Undertray fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 11 Jun 2021 123,537 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2021 123,534 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecurely attached rear link arm (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 113,291 miles

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Jun 2020 113,291 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))

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

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 14 Jun 2019 99,853 miles

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

Front both tyres getting low 235/60x18

Front brake pads getting low

Rear both tyres wearing unevenly 235/60x18

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jun 2018 87,147 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 74,189 miles

Rear both tyres wearing,castleated on inner edge of tread

Fail 24 Jul 2017 74,178 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres wearing,castleated on inner edge of tread

Pass 18 Aug 2016 57,753 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 41,803 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear child seat fitted

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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YX62 YPY is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Red 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 YX62 YPY, 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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YX62 YPY is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 26 September 2012.

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