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GY12 OTZ

2012 Volvo S60

Gold Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

64,451 mi
Last recorded64,451 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S6079,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 OTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 64,451 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2024 59,265 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 59,248 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 53,614 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 49,067 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2021 45,197 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 40,841 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 40,841 miles

Front Lower Headlamp are incorrectly positioned front both headlamp aim incorrect ( continental setting ) (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 36,850 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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 36,850 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (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 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 32,085 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2017 27,487 miles

front brake imbalance 15-20%

Fail 25 Aug 2017 27,487 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing brake anti slip missing (3.3.A.1b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both front dip beams (1.8) DANGEROUS

front brake imbalance 15-20%

Pass 26 Aug 2016 21,169 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 21,169 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside n/s/f (1.8)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside o/s/f (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 14,580 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2015 14,580 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GY12 OTZ is a 2012 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 GY12 OTZ, 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 GY12 OTZ registered?

GY12 OTZ is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 10 May 2012.

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