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EK12 SXB

2012 Volvo S60

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

125,545 mi
Last recorded125,545 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S6079,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 SXB
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 125,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing VERY heavily on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm to body bush heavily worn and starting too de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing VERY heavily on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2026 125,545 miles

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety oil leak from the engine (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing VERY heavily on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm to body bush heavily worn and starting too de-bond (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre is wearing VERY heavily on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2025 118,654 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted slight damage to the inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm to body bush deteriorated/de-bonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive back of the engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 116,027 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 96,354 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 74,193 miles

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

Rear both brake pads low

Pass 16 Jul 2021 55,616 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 46,590 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 42,395 miles

Front Tyres are 205 50 17, Rear Tyres are 215 50 17

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Outside Zone A, Less Than 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Gearbox mounting defective Leaking Oil, Over N/S/F Tyre, Gearbox, Driveshaft and Road

Pass 28 Apr 2018 36,317 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 30,720 miles

inflation kit expired 04/2016

Pass 9 Apr 2016 24,958 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 17,925 miles

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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EK12 SXB is a 2012 Volvo S60 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EK12 SXB, 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 EK12 SXB registered?

EK12 SXB is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 5 May 2012.

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