2012 Volvo XC60 2.4L Diesel · JBL 185
2012 Volvo XC60 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 29 Jun 2012. Recorded mileage 96,737 miles. MOT expired on 07 Oct 2026. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC60
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 07 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 96,737 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JBL 185 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 09/10/2025
- 96,737 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JBL 185 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo Xc60 (JBL 185) between October 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 7 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
JBL 185 Mileage History
- 05/10/202272,462 mi
- 09/10/202379,201 mi+6,739 mi
- 07/10/202487,992 mi+8,791 mi
- 09/10/202596,737 mi+8,745 mi
Average of roughly 8,058 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo XC60 (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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