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BJ62 VLU

2012 Volvo V60

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

150,724 mi
Last recorded150,724 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ62 VLU
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 150,724 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2026 150,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 148,172 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 148,171 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 144,969 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 141,205 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 141,205 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 137,314 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 133,556 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2021 133,556 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 129,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 122,574 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 108,610 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 96,018 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 84,585 miles

Front BOTH tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Sep 2015 69,902 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2015 69,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 VLU is a 2012 Volvo V60 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VLU, 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 VLU registered?

BJ62 VLU is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 15 October 2012.

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