2012 Volvo XC60 2.0L Diesel · PN12 BGU
2012 Volvo XC60 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 07 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 165,028 miles. MOT valid until 02 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO XC60
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 02 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 165,028 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
PN12 BGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 30/12/2025
- 165,028 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.
PN12 BGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo Xc60 (PN12 BGU) between December 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 30 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
PN12 BGU Mileage History
- 19/12/2022122,488 mi
- 03/01/2024137,997 mi+15,509 mi
- 19/12/2024150,292 mi+12,295 mi
- 19/12/2024150,292 mi
- 30/12/2025165,028 mi+14,736 mi
Average of roughly 14,037 miles per year across 5 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
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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