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AK12 DZV

2012 Volvo V60

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

140,255 mi
Last recorded140,255 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 DZV
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 140,255 miles

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

Rear Rear subframe and suspension/braking components covered in underseal

Fail 8 Sep 2025 140,251 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 136,899 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2024 136,895 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 133,169 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 133,131 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 129,140 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 123,458 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2021 123,457 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 110,909 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 97,789 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 84,933 miles

front brakes 4/5000 miles

rear ads 1/2000 miles

Pass 9 Mar 2017 71,898 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges and nearside perished

screen damaged in places

Fail 9 Mar 2017 71,897 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges and nearside perished

screen damaged in places

Pass 15 Mar 2016 57,789 miles

n/s/front tyre bold inside edge

Fail 14 Mar 2016 57,776 miles

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

n/s/front tyre bold inside edge

Pass 12 Mar 2015 44,772 miles

all brake pads low

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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AK12 DZV is a 2012 Volvo V60 in Blue with a 2,400cc 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 AK12 DZV, 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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AK12 DZV is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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