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DA12 FOV

2012 Volvo V60

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

213,551 mi
Last recorded213,551 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 FOV
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 213,551 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2025 204,661 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2025 204,646 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))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 197,213 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 192,027 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 185,535 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 178,347 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 178,345 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 172,854 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 172,854 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 156,818 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2019 156,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 139,894 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2018 139,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2017 121,604 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 121,604 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Apr 2016 103,735 miles

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2016 103,735 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2015 93,770 miles

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

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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DA12 FOV is a 2012 Volvo V60 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DA12 FOV, 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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DA12 FOV is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 22 May 2012.

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