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BW12 FPZ

2012 Volvo V60

Blue Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,566 mi
Last recorded55,566 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW12 FPZ
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 55,566 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2025 55,071 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 86,079 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside inner boot losing grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 86,079 miles

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Offside inner boot losing grease. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2024 80,838 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2024 80,830 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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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BW12 FPZ is a 2012 Volvo V60 in Blue with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BW12 FPZ, 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 BW12 FPZ registered?

BW12 FPZ is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 24 March 2012.

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