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AE12 HVM

2012 Volvo V60

Red Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,006 mi
Last recorded121,006 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 HVM
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 121,006 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Free play in the steering. Close to excessive and almost over the 13mm allowable limit measured at the rim of the steering wheel. (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2026 120,999 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 96,465 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 96,458 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play bearing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 77,070 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 72,168 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Lower damage to mirror casing

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded /s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 72,168 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Lower damage to mirror casing

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s ()

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded /s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 67,113 miles

steering rough

Fail 11 Mar 2022 67,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

steering rough

Pass 21 May 2021 60,291 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 53,174 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 46,088 miles

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

front brake discs pitted and corroded on inside edge

Pass 13 Nov 2017 38,473 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs corroded and pitted on inside edge

front tyres worn to 3mm rear tyres worn to 4mm

Pass 4 Nov 2016 29,354 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 29,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 22,795 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 16,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Volvo V60?

Based on 342,864 MOT tests across 35,885 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
8,252
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
35,885
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,019
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,756
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AE12 HVM is a 2012 Volvo V60 in Red with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Volvo V60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 84,408 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 V60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,019 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE12 HVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V60 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo V60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AE12 HVM is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 17 May 2012.

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