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DG62 VYU

2012 Volvo S60

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

156,452 mi
Last recorded156,452 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S6079,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 VYU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 156,452 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2026 156,452 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2025 150,853 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to blocks (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Jul 2025 150,853 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides close to blocks (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jul 2024 143,573 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2024 143,569 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 138,789 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 134,526 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 134,523 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 131,913 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 126,914 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 117,211 miles

TB & SERV?,,235/45/17 X 4,,PLASTICS X 3 ETC,REAR PADS??

Pass 20 Jun 2018 102,818 miles

T/BELT & SERVICE?235/45/17 X 4,,PLASTICS X 3 ETC,

Fail 16 Jun 2018 102,818 miles

Front Service brake grabbing severely 2 X FRONT DISCS IN VERY POOR CONDITION,,,,,, (1.2.1 (c))

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

T/BELT & SERVICE?235/45/17 X 4,,PLASTICS X 3 ETC,

Pass 16 Jun 2017 74,051 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 70,940 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre wall/tread cut

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

no exhaust emissions detected on free acceleration

Pass 22 Oct 2015 61,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VYU is a 2012 Volvo S60 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VYU, 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 VYU registered?

DG62 VYU is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 15 November 2012.

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