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BF12 DYY

2012 Volvo S60

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

204,812 mi
Last recorded204,812 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S6079,609 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 DYY
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 204,812 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2024 192,497 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 179,252 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 167,977 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 167,977 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 157,871 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 155,328 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2020 155,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2019 149,556 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 140,822 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and balding Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven Wear across tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and Balding Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven Wear Across Tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 May 2018 140,822 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Outer ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outer Ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and balding Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven Wear across tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and Balding Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Uneven Wear Across Tread 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 May 2017 137,785 miles

emission clean

Pass 8 Apr 2016 120,045 miles

nearside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside front tyre worn on the inner edge

offside rear stepped on the inner edge

Fail 16 Mar 2015 93,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 93,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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BF12 DYY is a 2012 Volvo S60 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 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 BF12 DYY, 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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BF12 DYY is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 10 April 2012.

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