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NL12 YBJ

2012 Volvo S60

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,485 mi
Last recorded148,485 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S6079,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL12 YBJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 148,485 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 136,031 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 130,920 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 125,419 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2023 125,404 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2022 119,155 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2021 112,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 108,513 miles

n/s/f droplink gaiters perished slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2019 102,890 miles

Corrosion to front brake discs

both front track rod end gaiters slightly damaged

Pass 5 Jun 2018 95,921 miles

Both front Tyres at 3mm bold on inner edge

Front Brake discs have heavy corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 May 2018 95,795 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both front Tyres at 3mm bold on inner edge

Front Brake discs have heavy corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 84,945 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 74,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

Fail 26 May 2016 74,394 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2015 64,432 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 64,428 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 YBJ is a 2012 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YBJ, 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 YBJ registered?

NL12 YBJ is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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