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AK12 VAV

2012 Volvo V60

Gold Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

127,870 mi
Last recorded127,870 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 127,870 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 127,868 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 119,456 miles

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

Undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2021 119,456 miles

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

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2020 114,798 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2020 114,797 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2019 100,586 miles

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

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 28 Sep 2018 77,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (215/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge bold, 2.2mm (215/50/17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 76,381 miles

Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 76,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Engine bay covers and under-trays fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 60,667 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 47,200 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 36,230 miles

rear pads low

Fail 28 May 2015 36,228 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear 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 VAV 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 64.3%.

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

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