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BK12 UUS

2012 Volvo V60

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

167,285 mi
Last recorded167,285 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 UUS
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 167,285 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 154,806 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2025 154,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2024 143,530 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2024 143,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 133,808 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2022 125,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2021 115,041 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 100,960 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 100,864 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2019 82,272 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2019 82,272 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 75,256 miles

brake discs pitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 May 2017 74,099 miles

All brake discs worn and pitted

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 73,094 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 48,354 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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BK12 UUS 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 75%.

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 BK12 UUS, 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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BK12 UUS is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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