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B983 DEY

2012 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

129,722 mi
Last recorded129,722 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S6079,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB983 DEY
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 129,722 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2025 125,034 miles

Offside advise both front & rear offside tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Oct 2024 118,037 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2024 118,037 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2023 98,195 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 98,195 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 75,865 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 55,034 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 50,682 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 46,379 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 40,446 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 35,184 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 31,092 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 25,366 miles

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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B983 DEY is a 2012 Volvo S60 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 B983 DEY, 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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What year was B983 DEY registered?

B983 DEY is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 1 September 2012.

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