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BG62 GSV

2012 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

101,675 mi
Last recorded101,675 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S6079,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 GSV
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 101,675 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 101,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 80,592 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 63,075 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 59,983 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 57,068 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 54,850 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 52,165 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 52,165 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 48,536 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 44,434 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 40,443 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 36,308 miles

Centre Rear seat belt slightly frayed

Nearside Front washer jet partially blocked

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall cut but not exposing cords/ply at time of test

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

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

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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BG62 GSV is a 2012 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 BG62 GSV, 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 BG62 GSV registered?

BG62 GSV is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 5 November 2012.

Is BG62 GSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG62 GSV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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