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BN12 WDW

2012 Volvo V60

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,347 mi
Last recorded172,347 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 WDW
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 172,347 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 172,347 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 168,307 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 162,473 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 152,188 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 152,188 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 135,662 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 4mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 119,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 118,789 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 107,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre measured 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre measured 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 95,290 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 89,217 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 87,280 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 80,608 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside+offside rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges (235/40/18

Fail 17 Mar 2017 80,529 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside+offside rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges (235/40/18

Pass 22 Mar 2016 73,180 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 61,945 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 61,799 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 WDW is a 2012 Volvo V60 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WDW, 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 BN12 WDW registered?

BN12 WDW is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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