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BN12 GEU

2012 Volvo V60

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,979 mi
Last recorded118,979 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 GEU
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 118,979 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2025 114,833 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2024 110,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 110,388 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 101,406 miles

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

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Feb 2022 94,923 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 94,922 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 87,967 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside and offside front tyre's worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2020 80,737 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 70,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 8 Mar 2018 65,217 miles

Both rear brake discs wearing thin

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre damaged on side wall

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 65,217 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end loose locking nut insecure (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Both rear brake discs wearing thin

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre damaged on side wall

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 59,026 miles

offside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Feb 2016 53,066 miles

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

Engine cover and under tray fitted.

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 1.7mm (4.1.E.1)

Remove item from drivers view.

Pass 27 Feb 2015 40,634 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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BN12 GEU is a 2012 Volvo V60 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BN12 GEU, 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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BN12 GEU is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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