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DM12 MAL

2012 Volvo V60

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,913 mi
Last recorded130,913 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM12 MAL
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 130,913 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on front and rear suspension components

under trays and arch covers obscuring some underside testable components

Pass 6 May 2025 124,723 miles

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

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

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

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 23 Apr 2024 117,259 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Apr 2024 117,234 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2023 108,261 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 108,261 miles

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

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s n/s (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front/rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2023 108,218 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 102,185 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 102,185 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2021 98,833 miles

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 98,833 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2019 87,485 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 77,923 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 68,669 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 200--160 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

rear reg plate starting to discolour

wipers starting to smear

Pass 13 Apr 2016 55,402 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Pass 15 Apr 2015 40,784 miles

plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

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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DM12 MAL is a 2012 Volvo V60 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DM12 MAL, 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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DM12 MAL is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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