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EL12 DAR

2014 Volvo V60

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,938 mi
Last recorded137,938 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Volvo V6079,390 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL12 DAR
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2014
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 137,938 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 137,701 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 109,078 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 109,078 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 93,253 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2020 93,253 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Jul 2019 91,060 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 91,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 76,019 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyre fetherd on iner eadge

Fail 2 Jul 2018 76,017 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyre fetherd on iner eadge

Fail 2 Jul 2018 76,015 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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))

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edge and castellated

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2017 60,179 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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EL12 DAR is a 2014 Volvo V60 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2014 Volvo V60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 79,390 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 EL12 DAR, 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 12 years old, this Volvo V60 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EL12 DAR is a 2014 Volvo V60, first registered on 5 September 2014.

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