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FV61 SXE

2012 Volvo S60

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,543 mi
Last recorded148,543 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S6079,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV61 SXE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 148,543 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2023 148,126 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2023 148,091 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

vehicle fitted with under trays

Pass 27 Aug 2022 142,612 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2021 133,106 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering system slightly rough rack pinon bush wear (2.1.1 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2021 133,091 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working lens damaged (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Steering system slightly rough rack pinon bush wear (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 119,844 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 119,682 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 106,384 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear tyre

Offside Front link-bar dust cover

Sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2018 97,414 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside & Offside front link-bar dust covers

Sill covers fitted

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2017 88,520 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Aug 2016 83,690 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 75,956 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 65,265 miles

both front tyres worn at inner edge

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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FV61 SXE is a 2012 Volvo S60 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FV61 SXE, 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 FV61 SXE registered?

FV61 SXE is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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The MOT history for FV61 SXE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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