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DG62 VYP

2012 Volvo S60

Gold Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,822 mi
Last recorded144,822 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S6079,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 VYP
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 144,822 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2025 144,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45 r 17 97 w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 133,783 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 120,719 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 105,791 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 95,036 miles

Under Trays Fitted Obscuring View Of Some Underside Components

Pass 2 Oct 2020 87,876 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh on mirror ()

Pass 30 Mar 2019 74,339 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 63,073 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 62,935 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 53,548 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 45,385 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 32,417 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Nail in n/s/r tyre

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

How Reliable is the Volvo S60?

Based on 758,165 MOT tests across 54,544 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
7,442
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
54,544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,009
position lamp(s) not working 25,933
Registration plate lamp not working 17,709
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,040
parking brake recording little or no effort 10,865
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DG62 VYP is a 2012 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2012 Volvo S60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 79,609 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,009 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DG62 VYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S60 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo S60 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DG62 VYP registered?

DG62 VYP is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 19 September 2012.

Is DG62 VYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG62 VYP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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