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AK62 BYD

2012 Volvo V60

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

67,504 mi
Last recorded67,504 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 BYD
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 67,504 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 62,598 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 58,229 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 58,229 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 55,196 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 50,476 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 50,470 miles

Offside Front 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))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 47,337 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 47,331 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2019 43,738 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 38,689 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 38,686 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 33,083 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 28,980 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 22,322 miles

Offside Front Drivers belt. Light fraying

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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AK62 BYD is a 2012 Volvo V60 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AK62 BYD, 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 AK62 BYD registered?

AK62 BYD is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is AK62 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK62 BYD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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