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AO12 VSD

2012 Volvo V60

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,330 mi
Last recorded159,330 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 VSD
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 159,330 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 153,081 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 146,658 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 93,558 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 139,927 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 125,472 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 95w xl. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 95w xl. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 95w xl. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner tie rod slight play detected at wheel.

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 95w xl. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 125,470 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 95w xl. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 95w xl. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 95w xl. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner tie rod slight play detected at wheel.

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/40/18 95w xl. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 116,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped causing disc to overlap pad. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin where pads are going under the lip of the disc. more pronounced on the n/s/f. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads look low. difficult to call without removing wheel. (CHECK) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower various plastic covers underneath the rear of the car preventing a full inspection of brake pipes, inner sills and n/s/r trailing arm bush.

Fail 3 Sep 2020 116,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault on for whole test. (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault on for whole test. (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak whole shock and other components covered in oil!! (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak whole shock and other components covered in oil!! (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn knocking! (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and lipped causing disc to overlap pad. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin where pads are going under the lip of the disc. more pronounced on the n/s/f. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear inner pads look low. difficult to call without removing wheel. (CHECK) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Lower various plastic covers underneath the rear of the car preventing a full inspection of brake pipes, inner sills and n/s/r trailing arm bush.

Pass 21 Jun 2019 102,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2019 102,796 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 84,477 miles

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

Fail 22 Jun 2018 84,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 67,247 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 67,247 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 50,451 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

one horn working

Pass 26 May 2015 33,527 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)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AO12 VSD is a 2012 Volvo V60 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO12 VSD, 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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AO12 VSD is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 22 June 2012.

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