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BV62 DHA

2012 Volvo V60

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

186,740 mi
Last recorded186,740 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV62 DHA
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 186,740 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2025 186,740 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 10 Sep 2025 186,429 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear parking brake slow to react

Pass 14 Oct 2024 184,730 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2024 184,726 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 177,145 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2023 177,145 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 167,370 miles

Nearside Rear screw in tyre tread

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

Pass 16 Sep 2021 158,709 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 150,389 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2019 140,311 miles

both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall splitting

Pass 5 Sep 2018 130,182 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Sep 2017 121,584 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Sep 2016 92,622 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2016 92,622 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 63,456 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring testable items.

nail in offside rear tyre.

Fail 22 Sep 2015 63,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

engine covers fitted obscuring testable items.

nail in offside rear tyre.

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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BV62 DHA is a 2012 Volvo V60 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BV62 DHA, 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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BV62 DHA is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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