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DF61 LJX

2012 Volvo V60

Gold Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Dec 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,581 mi
Last recorded190,581 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF61 LJX
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 190,581 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2025 190,403 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2024 180,017 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2024 179,624 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 170,574 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2023 170,477 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 162,083 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 162,005 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 153,491 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 145,263 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 13 Nov 2020 145,263 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 134,919 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is also perished 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side's (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 124,914 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall of the tyre 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 124,914 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall of the tyre 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in front screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 114,650 miles

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

Nearside Front slight cut in side wall but not through to cords

Fail 21 Oct 2017 114,650 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front slight cut in side wall but not through to cords

Pass 19 Oct 2016 107,937 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 96,855 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 96,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 75,353 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too low to register results

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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DF61 LJX is a 2012 Volvo V60 in Gold with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DF61 LJX, 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 DF61 LJX registered?

DF61 LJX is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 10 February 2012.

Is DF61 LJX safe to buy?

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