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AK12 VFM

2012 Volvo V60

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

161,745 mi
Last recorded161,745 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 161,745 miles

Nearside Front top suspension mount notchy

Offside Front top suspension mount notchy

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jan 2026 161,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front top suspension mount notchy

Offside Front top suspension mount notchy

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Jan 2025 149,885 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2024 126,943 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 117,232 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2021 109,998 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 103,085 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 94,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer sill cover

Offside Outer sill cover

engine and under body covers

Fail 12 Jun 2019 94,247 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on the inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer sill cover

Offside Outer sill cover

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

engine and under body covers

Pass 1 Feb 2018 81,474 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 68,744 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 57,599 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Has A Small Flat (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 May 2016 57,598 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Has A Small Flat (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 May 2015 40,632 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 VFM is a 2012 Volvo V60 in Blue with a 2,400cc 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 VFM, 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 VFM registered?

AK12 VFM is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 23 May 2012.

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