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BD12 JVZ

2012 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

198,137 mi
Last recorded198,137 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S6079,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD12 JVZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 198,137 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 191,046 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Jan 2025 191,046 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 185,140 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Jan 2024 185,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jan 2023 179,852 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 11 Jan 2022 174,259 miles

Covers fitted not allowing the inspection of some items

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

Fail 7 Dec 2021 174,220 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Covers fitted not allowing testing of some components.

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 161,926 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 154,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Fail 23 Oct 2019 154,895 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay`

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Pads may be below minimum requirement.Suggest wheels off inspection fairly soon. Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertrays covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay and underneath the Vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2018 135,079 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2018 135,880 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))

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2017 114,334 miles

Engine bay covers and under body guards fitted

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' bonnet view (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 100,543 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2015 88,970 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 May 2015 88,970 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BD12 JVZ is a 2012 Volvo S60 in Black 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 S60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 79,609 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 S60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,009 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD12 JVZ, 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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BD12 JVZ is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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