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AK12 VAH

2012 Volvo V60

Gold Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

185,104 mi
Last recorded185,104 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2025 185,104 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 185,104 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 175,234 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 168,325 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 152,018 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2021 152,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 135,902 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 121,109 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 121,108 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2018 102,643 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

covers fitted obscuring components

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 2 Dec 2017 87,570 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 58,809 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 45,471 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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AK12 VAH is a 2012 Volvo V60 in Gold with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VAH, 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 VAH registered?

AK12 VAH is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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