2012 Volvo XC60 2.4L Diesel · NV62 SMX
2012 Volvo XC60 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 93,954 miles. MOT expired on 16 Jun 2023. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC60
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (27 Sept 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,954 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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NV62 SMX Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/05/2022
- 93,954 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NV62 SMX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo Xc60 (NV62 SMX) between May 2022 and May 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 May 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
NV62 SMX Mileage History
- 23/05/202293,954 mi
- 23/05/202293,954 mi
Average of roughly 0 miles per year across 2 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: Below Average
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