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AJ12 WKU

2012 Volvo V60

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,157 mi
Last recorded144,157 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 WKU
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 144,157 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes worn and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perishing and damage on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm bushes worn and perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front alloy road wheels damage on outer rim

Pass 14 Apr 2025 140,587 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 140,560 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Apr 2024 137,312 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 133,495 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 14 Apr 2023 133,495 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Mar 2022 125,803 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 101,010 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 101,008 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2020 85,400 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 56,253 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 51,213 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 51,213 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 47,143 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 43,948 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 41,554 miles

Nearside 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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AJ12 WKU is a 2012 Volvo V60 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WKU, 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 WKU registered?

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

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