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AJ12 BUV

2012 Volvo V60

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

133,371 mi
Last recorded133,371 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 BUV
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 133,371 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge of tread low and has cuts (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 132,736 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer edge of tread/wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 132,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer walls damaged and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Apr 2024 132,042 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight perishing on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer walls damaged and nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 131,377 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 131,377 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2021 128,704 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2021 128,704 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 128,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 121,148 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 121,148 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 108,232 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 71,983 miles

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

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

will need rear brake pads soon

Pass 4 Jul 2017 50,364 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 40,004 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2016 40,004 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 29,426 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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AJ12 BUV is a 2012 Volvo V60 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BUV, 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 AJ12 BUV registered?

AJ12 BUV is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 23 July 2012.

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