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AF12 SMX

2012 Volvo V60

Gold Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

166,419 mi
Last recorded166,419 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 SMX
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 166,419 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 166,417 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 146,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Wall 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 146,654 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald on Inner Edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer Wall 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 126,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 107,910 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 91,692 miles

no smoke diesel test passed

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2021 91,692 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction poss service light (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively pa near side front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215x50x17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre jut legal at time of test

no smoke diesel test passed

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2020 79,709 miles

Under-covers and sill-covers fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2020 79,709 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Under-covers and sill-covers fitted

Pass 28 Nov 2019 68,829 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Nov 2019 68,829 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just legal at time of test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Nov 2018 55,447 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 52,868 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 48,464 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 43,993 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 40,385 miles

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 SMX is a 2012 Volvo V60 in Gold with a 2,400cc diesel 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 AF12 SMX, 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 SMX registered?

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

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