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GJ62 VPW

2012 Volvo S60

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

187,538 mi
Last recorded187,538 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S6079,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ62 VPW
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 187,538 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2025 180,680 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Chunk out of outer face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 180,655 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Chunk out of outer face (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2024 170,887 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2024 170,887 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2023 159,857 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 146,895 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 137,482 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 122,370 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 108,717 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 108,560 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2018 100,580 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 100,571 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 85,513 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge, just on pass limit

o/s rear outer brake pad low

Fail 10 Feb 2017 85,513 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge, just on pass limit

o/s rear outer brake pad low

Pass 14 Sep 2015 65,175 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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GJ62 VPW is a 2012 Volvo S60 in White 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 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 GJ62 VPW, 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 GJ62 VPW registered?

GJ62 VPW is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 5 October 2012.

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