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AV12 LJC

2012 Volvo V60

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

145,881 mi
Last recorded145,881 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 LJC
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 145,881 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 137,195 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 126,383 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2024 126,383 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 114,965 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 114,952 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc missing (1.1.14 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 104,997 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 104,902 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside HEADLAMP SLIGHTLY YELLOW

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 94,958 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jul 2019 79,050 miles

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

Nearside leadlight lens broken

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

Fail 3 Jul 2019 79,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside leadlight lens broken

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

Pass 16 May 2018 61,652 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 61,642 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 17 May 2017 46,414 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 29,461 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 25,765 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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AV12 LJC is a 2012 Volvo V60 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AV12 LJC, 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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AV12 LJC is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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