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AF12 SMO

2012 Volvo V60

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,590 mi
Last recorded138,590 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 SMO
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 138,590 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 138,589 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative headlamp levelling warning light on (headlamp failure/service required on dashboard display) (4.1.5 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 133,867 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2024 133,842 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 129,026 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 123,953 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 115,266 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 109,641 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 100,485 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 92,088 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 83,781 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 78,616 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 66,449 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2015 66,449 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front 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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AF12 SMO is a 2012 Volvo V60 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Volvo V60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 84,408 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 AF12 SMO, 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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What year was AF12 SMO registered?

AF12 SMO is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 7 March 2012.

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