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AJ12 BKA

2012 Volvo V60

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

74,256 mi
Last recorded74,256 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 BKA
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 74,256 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 74,253 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached both sides strut top bolt loose or missing (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended no recoil (7.1.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 70,899 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2021 70,886 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 61,099 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2018 54,378 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 47,183 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 34,614 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 18,701 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 18,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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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AJ12 BKA is a 2012 Volvo V60 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AJ12 BKA, 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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AJ12 BKA is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 28 August 2012.

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