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BF12 OSW

2012 Volvo S60

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

183,869 mi
Last recorded183,869 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S6079,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 OSW
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 183,869 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 175,343 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2023 166,856 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 148,407 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 127,348 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2020 111,411 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 91,187 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 13 Jul 2018 89,491 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 87,860 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 87,824 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 Jan 2018 87,824 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jul 2017 85,974 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 81,508 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 74,206 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 71,983 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 53,048 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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BF12 OSW is a 2012 Volvo S60 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BF12 OSW, 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 BF12 OSW registered?

BF12 OSW is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 5 April 2012.

Is BF12 OSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 OSW shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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