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YY12 DAU

2012 Volvo XC60

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

152,163 mi
Last recorded152,163 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo XC6081,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 DAU
MakeVolvo
ModelXC60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 152,163 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 143,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 128,709 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2024 128,709 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 115,750 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2023 115,425 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 104,748 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 104,748 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2021 91,419 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 67,748 miles

Coolant leak radiator leak ()

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 53,187 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated was 20 psi . reinflated to 38. no obvious puncture (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2017 42,015 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 38,073 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 32,097 miles

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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YY12 DAU is a 2012 Volvo XC60 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YY12 DAU, 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 YY12 DAU registered?

YY12 DAU is a 2012 Volvo XC60, first registered on 3 April 2012.

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