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DA12 HFT

2012 Volvo V60

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,405 mi
Last recorded87,405 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 87,405 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2026 87,405 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 82,968 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S Difficult to judge true depth of inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear seatbelts not tested due to presentation of vehicle.

Fail 20 Feb 2025 82,969 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S Difficult to judge true depth of inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear seatbelts not tested due to presentation of vehicle.

Pass 22 Feb 2024 78,967 miles

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 78,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function Top mount broken away from chassis. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 73,007 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front in the centre of the tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 67,379 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 60,986 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 57,984 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear when wheel is rotated there is a clicking noise from the hub area, no obvious defects found

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold on inner edge also tyre measured at 1.6MM, the minimum legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive below turbo and at rear of sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2020 57,948 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear when wheel is rotated there is a clicking noise from the hub area, no obvious defects found

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bold on inner edge also tyre measured at 1.6MM, the minimum legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive below turbo and at rear of sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 54,525 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 49,927 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front Brake Discs Corroded & Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Rear Brake Discs Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Slight Clicking Noise When Wheel Rotated, No Obvious Fault

Fail 4 Jun 2018 49,927 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Front Brake Discs Corroded & Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside Rear Brake Discs Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Slight Clicking Noise When Wheel Rotated, No Obvious Fault

Pass 1 Jun 2017 44,763 miles

Front Wiper blades smear

Pass 24 May 2016 40,179 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 30,728 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HFT 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 70.6%.

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 HFT, 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 HFT is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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