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BN12 PYP

2012 Volvo V60

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,696 mi
Last recorded137,696 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 137,696 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated ns inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2025 128,464 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 128,464 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2024 120,399 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 112,269 miles

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Fail 8 Feb 2023 112,269 miles

covers fitted underneath the vehicle

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2022 108,699 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 104,679 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge CLOSE TO LIMIT. 2mm Tread. Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush starting to de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 96,621 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front inner surface corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts badly worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 85,316 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn slightly out of shape

service light on

Fail 26 Apr 2019 85,316 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre worn slightly out of shape

service light on

Pass 4 Apr 2018 74,832 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 63,805 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 50,004 miles

both front tyres just legal

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 5 Mar 2015 36,115 miles

nearside front tyre peice missing out of outer sidewall

Fail 23 Feb 2015 36,111 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front tyre peice missing out of outer sidewall

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 PYP is a 2012 Volvo V60 in White 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 BN12 PYP, 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 PYP is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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