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AK12 VAE

2012 Volvo V60

Gold Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,935 mi
Last recorded116,935 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 VAE
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 116,935 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension rusty

Fail 5 Aug 2025 116,925 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2024 102,938 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2023 85,880 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 85,880 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2022 83,900 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 70,756 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 66,811 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 65,076 miles

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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both On Outer Edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 61,854 miles

Emissions To Clean Too Register

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 58,149 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 50,603 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 40,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 40,720 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AK12 VAE is a 2012 Volvo V60 in Gold with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Volvo V60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 84,408 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 VAE, 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 AK12 VAE registered?

AK12 VAE is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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