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OY12 ZVU

2012 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

162,894 mi
Last recorded162,894 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo S6079,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY12 ZVU
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 162,894 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 143,749 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2022 125,738 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Oct 2022 125,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 96,667 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 93,247 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 Dec 2019 88,385 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jan 2019 84,524 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 25 Jan 2018 77,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very slightly worn on outside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and slightly cracking. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit very slightly worn on outside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low and slightly cracking. (4.1.E.1)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring full view of inspection.

Pass 31 Jan 2017 69,986 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 59,373 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2016 59,373 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 51,209 miles

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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OY12 ZVU is a 2012 Volvo S60 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 OY12 ZVU, 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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OY12 ZVU is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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