2012 Volvo XC60 · 17,270 MOT tests
2012 Volvo XC60 reliability
2012 Volvo XC60s fail 28.3% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 13 XC60 years (17,270 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC60s: 19.5%)
- 28.3%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo XC60s: 19.5%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 22% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 105,690
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 17,270
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 24% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 3.2% of tests fail here (12% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 60% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Volvo XC60
Fail rate by area
- Suspension10.5%
- Lights and electrics9.9%
- Tyres5.7%
- Brakes4.5%
- Steering3.2%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.1%
- Body, chassis and structure1.7%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 7.13%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.52%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 2.43%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 1.39%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Stop lamp not working 1.28%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Headlamp aim set too low 1.27%
Headlamps aimed too low light the road poorly and reduce the driver's view ahead, especially at night.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.25%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.5%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.97%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.48%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (4.42%) · Brake discs showing some wear (3.65%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2012 Volvo XC60 reliable?
2012 Volvo XC60s fail 28.3% of first MOT tests, 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 9 of 13 XC60 years (17,270 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Volvo XC60 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (7.13% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.52% of tests), brake pads worn below 1.5mm (2.43% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Volvo XC60 have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Volvo XC60 shows 105,690 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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