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NL12 MSX

2012 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

195,661 mi
Last recorded195,661 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo S6079,609 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 MSX
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 195,661 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2023 195,661 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 177,486 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 177,486 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 163,862 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 139,909 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 139,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 117,764 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 98,421 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 80,010 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 61,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 51,491 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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NL12 MSX is a 2012 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL12 MSX, 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 NL12 MSX registered?

NL12 MSX is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is NL12 MSX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL12 MSX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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