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AK12 VDM

2012 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,383 mi
Last recorded157,383 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S6079,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 VDM
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 157,383 miles

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

clicking noise from offside rear wheel

no reading detected on dsm

Fail 19 Mar 2026 156,994 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

clicking noise from offside rear wheel

no reading detected on dsm

Pass 13 Mar 2025 143,140 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 129,637 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 117,419 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 107,111 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 May 2021 95,747 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 19 May 2021 95,746 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 May 2020 90,066 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 77,709 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 63,903 miles

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)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2017 54,150 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 43,284 miles

Nearside front tyre is on 3mm

Offside front tyre is on 3mm

Offside rear tyre is on 3mm

Pass 14 May 2015 31,490 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 31,490 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Volvo S60?

Based on 758,165 MOT tests across 54,544 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
7,442
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
54,544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,009
position lamp(s) not working 25,933
Registration plate lamp not working 17,709
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,040
parking brake recording little or no effort 10,865
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AK12 VDM is a 2012 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Volvo S60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 79,609 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,009 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK12 VDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S60 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo S60 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AK12 VDM is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 16 May 2012.

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