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LS12 VME

2012 Volvo S60

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

37,812 mi
Last recorded37,812 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S6079,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 VME
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 37,812 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Fail 1 May 2025 37,809 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2024 35,778 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 32,289 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 31,408 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing O/s and N/s heavily perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 28,560 miles

Engine cover fitted and under tray fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2020 25,272 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 22,827 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted

Nearside Front Tyre down to 3mm edge worn bold

Offside Front Tyre down to 3mm edge worn Bold

Rear Tyre age cracked both sides

Pass 23 Apr 2018 21,033 miles

Engine cover and Under-Tray cover fitted

Nearside Front Tyre edge worn bold and down to 3mm

Offside Front Tyre edge worn bold and down to 3mm

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 18,281 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre age cracked and edge worn

Pass 18 Apr 2016 14,998 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2015 11,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LS12 VME is a 2012 Volvo S60 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 LS12 VME, 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 LS12 VME registered?

LS12 VME is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 24 April 2012.

Is LS12 VME safe to buy?

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