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GU12 VZE

2012 Volvo S60

Red Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,745 mi
Last recorded52,745 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S6079,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 VZE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 52,745 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 52,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S and O/S (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 45,223 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S and N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 45,219 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively O/S and N/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule O/S and N/S (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 38,547 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 38,187 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 37,908 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 37,502 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 36,374 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 34,978 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 33,615 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 30,887 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 24,507 miles

Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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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GU12 VZE is a 2012 Volvo S60 in Red with a 2,400cc diesel 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 GU12 VZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU12 VZE registered?

GU12 VZE is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is GU12 VZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 VZE shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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