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AK12 VCL

2012 Volvo V60

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

170,544 mi
Last recorded170,544 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 170,544 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 155,704 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 135,311 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 114,381 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 101,013 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2022 101,013 miles

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))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 79,162 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit. Out of shape inside edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 65,151 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 65,151 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Pass 24 May 2019 62,425 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 62,425 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2018 54,879 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended trailing arm front bush (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended trailing arm front bush (2.4.F.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 48,074 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2017 48,074 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 19 May 2016 42,024 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 42,023 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 30,085 miles

Nearside Rear 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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AK12 VCL 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 70.6%.

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 VCL, 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 VCL is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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