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LA62 SYE

2012 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

156,638 mi
Last recorded156,638 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S6079,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA62 SYE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 156,638 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlamp lenses becoming foggy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Link bushes worn and starting to split. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes in lower lateral control arms worn, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bushes in rear suspension trailing arms worn, both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perishing in tread grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 152,008 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2024 144,368 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Light output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective Light output slightly reduced (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 132,951 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 132,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 120,933 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 110,331 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 110,266 miles

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Zone A (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2020 104,177 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 86,740 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 71,088 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 54,228 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 37,620 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2016 37,602 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edges (4.1.E.1)

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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LA62 SYE is a 2012 Volvo S60 in Blue 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 LA62 SYE, 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 LA62 SYE registered?

LA62 SYE is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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