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BJ12 VXK

2012 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,470 mi
Last recorded114,470 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S6079,609 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 VXK
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 114,470 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 105,662 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm dia (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 105,662 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 10mm dia (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2023 98,213 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 90,869 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 90,869 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2021 83,631 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 77,145 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 69,500 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 69,488 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 69,488 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 60,998 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 60,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 48,140 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 39,450 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 27,487 miles

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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BJ12 VXK is a 2012 Volvo S60 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ12 VXK, 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 BJ12 VXK registered?

BJ12 VXK is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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