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DA12 OBW

2012 Volvo V60

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,028 mi
Last recorded48,028 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 48,028 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Fail 17 Jul 2026 48,023 miles

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

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))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion

Pass 2 Dec 2024 47,932 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 47,930 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2022 47,799 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 47,792 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake excessively fluctuating BOTH FRONT (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 47,417 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 46,288 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 43,152 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 43,140 miles

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

Rear Seat belt missing under seats (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached top mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front top strut mount worn

back box corroded

lower gearbox mount worn

Pass 6 Dec 2017 39,708 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 35,685 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 35,685 miles

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

Front tyre's worn on edge,s

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

Pass 4 May 2016 32,882 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 37,184 miles

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 OBW is a 2012 Volvo V60 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 DA12 OBW, 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 DA12 OBW registered?

DA12 OBW is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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