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BV12 VZE

2012 Volvo S60

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,010 mi
Last recorded159,010 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S6079,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV12 VZE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 159,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 149,583 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2023 140,215 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 132,046 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2022 132,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 186,820 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 114,284 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 114,284 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 106,663 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2020 106,663 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 99,822 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 93,901 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 17 Feb 2018 93,901 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall 235 40r18 (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2017 85,080 miles

Nearside Front road wheel some distortion

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2017 85,080 miles

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

Nearside Front road wheel some distortion

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 72,003 miles

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

both front tyres bald inner edges 235 40r18

nail in offside rear tyre

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2015 50,275 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Volvo S60?

Based on 758,165 MOT tests across 54,544 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
7,442
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
54,544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,009
position lamp(s) not working 25,933
Registration plate lamp not working 17,709
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,040
parking brake recording little or no effort 10,865
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BV12 VZE is a 2012 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2012 Volvo S60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 79,609 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 S60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,009 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV12 VZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S60 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo S60 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BV12 VZE registered?

BV12 VZE is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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