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DG62 XPA

2012 Volvo V60

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Apr 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,767 mi
Last recorded94,767 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG62 XPA
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 94,767 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 93,143 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damaged from driving underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 90,976 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2023 89,432 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2023 89,421 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 87,302 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 86,391 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 86,391 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 75,520 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 75,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside 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))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 67,359 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 59,258 miles

Both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Wipers smearing

Fail 2 May 2017 59,258 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Both rear tyres perished on sidewalls

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Wipers smearing

Pass 4 Sep 2015 42,112 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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DG62 XPA is a 2012 Volvo V60 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DG62 XPA, 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 DG62 XPA registered?

DG62 XPA is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 10 September 2012.

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