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BG62 VWL

2012 Volvo V60

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,919 mi
Last recorded101,919 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG62 VWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 101,919 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 99,817 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2024 99,817 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 97,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 92,835 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 87,288 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 87,384 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR tyre is worn down to the 2mm wear bars the min legal limit is 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 81,476 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 81,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on inner edge of tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn down to cords on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Dec 2019 76,583 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 65,647 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2017 55,348 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both badly worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has a split but not deep enough to reach the cords

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 55,348 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both badly worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has a split but not deep enough to reach the cords

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 44,878 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 35,657 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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BG62 VWL is a 2012 Volvo V60 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BG62 VWL, 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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BG62 VWL is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 24 November 2012.

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