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SL12 ZKE

2012 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

223,300 mi
Last recorded223,300 miles
Recorded on7 May 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo S6079,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 ZKE
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2024 223,300 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 May 2024 223,300 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Mar 2023 205,846 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 185,210 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 162,264 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 162,264 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2020 152,870 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 148,751 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2019 148,751 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2018 135,010 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded inner face

Pass 25 Apr 2017 127,491 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 127,491 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2016 106,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 74,716 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2015 74,716 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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SL12 ZKE is a 2012 Volvo S60 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SL12 ZKE, 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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SL12 ZKE is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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