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BJ12 VXH

2012 Volvo V60

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

147,110 mi
Last recorded147,110 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 VXH
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 147,110 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2025 131,100 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear rear wiper damaging screen

Fail 19 May 2025 131,064 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

rear wiper blade damaged causing damage to windscreen

Pass 9 May 2024 120,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 May 2024 120,765 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 106,506 miles

auxiliary belt cracking

Fail 12 Jan 2023 106,506 miles

auxiliary belt cracking

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 94,712 miles

Front 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))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 84,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre also cracking on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 71,618 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 54,835 miles

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing inspection of some components

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 54,835 miles

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

Covers fitted to underside of vehicle not allowing inspection of some components

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 41,203 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 39,720 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 30,577 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 30,577 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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BJ12 VXH is a 2012 Volvo V60 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BJ12 VXH, 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 BJ12 VXH registered?

BJ12 VXH is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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