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PE12 VYJ

2012 Volvo S60

White Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

147,213 mi
Last recorded147,213 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S6079,609 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE12 VYJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 147,213 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2025 147,213 miles

Front Sub-frame insecurely attached rear bolts loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 134,644 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 117,442 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 104,460 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 96,357 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2021 96,357 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 78,711 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2020 78,711 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 73,004 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

parking brake low effort

Pass 26 Jun 2018 61,815 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 51,159 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 38,390 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 38,390 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 27,398 miles

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

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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PE12 VYJ is a 2012 Volvo S60 in White with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PE12 VYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PE12 VYJ registered?

PE12 VYJ is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 11 April 2012.

Is PE12 VYJ safe to buy?

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