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BT61 HFV

2012 Volvo V60

Black Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,938 mi
Last recorded120,938 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT61 HFV
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 120,938 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2025 119,631 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 111,229 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2023 102,511 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 92,390 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 81,320 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 74,788 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 65,278 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lamp has water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear registration plate light very dim

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Mar 2019 65,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lamp has water ingress (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear registration plate light very dim

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 14 Mar 2018 54,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cut/damaged

Nearside windscreen has damage just outside controlled zones

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 54,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall cut/damaged

Nearside windscreen has damage just outside controlled zones

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 46,680 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 32,475 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 21,256 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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BT61 HFV is a 2012 Volvo V60 in Black with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BT61 HFV, 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 BT61 HFV registered?

BT61 HFV is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 19 January 2012.

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