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BG12 OUC

2012 Volvo V60

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,035 mi
Last recorded122,035 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 OUC
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 122,035 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 116,142 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 116,142 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2024 99,919 miles

Steering slightly stiff

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Jul 2024 99,917 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Steering slightly stiff

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Jul 2024 99,823 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2023 81,751 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2023 81,751 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2022 71,384 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 62,151 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 59,378 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 48,556 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 39,352 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 39,352 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 11 May 2017 33,221 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 27,212 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 21,293 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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BG12 OUC is a 2012 Volvo V60 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BG12 OUC, 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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What year was BG12 OUC registered?

BG12 OUC is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is BG12 OUC safe to buy?

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