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BJ62 VLS

2012 Volvo V60

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,441 mi
Last recorded166,441 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 VLS
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 166,441 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 166,441 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 151,977 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2024 151,977 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2023 136,527 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2023 136,527 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 120,897 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 120,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 105,768 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 98,599 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 98,599 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 84,735 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Oct 2018 68,459 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 53,306 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 38,170 miles

passed emission test no print out due to low emissions

Pass 21 Oct 2015 22,859 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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BJ62 VLS is a 2012 Volvo V60 in Black with a 1,984cc 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 BJ62 VLS, 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 BJ62 VLS registered?

BJ62 VLS is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 12 November 2012.

Is BJ62 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ62 VLS shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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