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PN12 LFV

2012 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,966 mi
Last recorded163,966 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S6079,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 LFV
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 163,966 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2025 163,966 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2024 141,627 miles

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2024 141,627 miles

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

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

Manufactures engine and body covers fitted restricting inspection of components

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2022 110,494 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 109,923 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 105,806 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 101,385 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Feb 2019 94,542 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 90,001 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

emissions undetected

Pass 25 May 2017 79,293 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 55,095 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 35,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2015 35,531 miles

Offside Front brake caliper inappropriately repaired (3.5.1n)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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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PN12 LFV is a 2012 Volvo S60 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 PN12 LFV, 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 PN12 LFV registered?

PN12 LFV is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 24 May 2012.

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