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BT61 BOF

2012 Volvo V60

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,772 mi
Last recorded183,772 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 BOF
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 183,772 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 172,315 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 165,410 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 159,378 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 154,256 miles

slight marking noted on front screen

Fail 25 Oct 2021 154,254 miles

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

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

slight marking noted on front screen

Pass 29 Apr 2020 136,852 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear tyres stepping on inside edge

Fail 29 Apr 2020 136,851 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached Not fitted correctly (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on inner edge 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 2mm 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on 3mm 235/40r18 (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Both rear tyres stepping on inside edge

Fail 21 Mar 2020 136,651 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 132,724 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 128,883 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 128,883 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 120,391 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 235/40/18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 109,664 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 98,310 miles

o/s/f tyre cracked

Fail 26 Jan 2015 98,310 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/f tyre cracked

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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BT61 BOF is a 2012 Volvo V60 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BT61 BOF, 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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BT61 BOF is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 10 January 2012.

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