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BG12 UHM

2012 Volvo V60

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

230,015 mi
Last recorded230,015 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 UHM
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 230,015 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2026 230,013 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 221,435 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 214,520 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 204,392 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 194,805 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 188,167 miles

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

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

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

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2020 179,769 miles

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

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

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

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

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2020 179,769 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jul 2019 169,980 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2018 156,345 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays and sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2017 142,485 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread distorting inner edge

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2016 129,679 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 97,774 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 UHM is a 2012 Volvo V60 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UHM, 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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BG12 UHM is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 27 July 2012.

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