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SM12 UGO

2012 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

101,449 mi
Last recorded101,449 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S6079,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 UGO
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2025 101,449 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 94,202 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Water in lamp (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 20 Nov 2023 94,202 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Splitting around walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity Water in lamp (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 10 Sep 2022 81,050 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 81,050 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 76,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2021 76,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 34% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 68,269 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded osf, nsf and nsr (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nsr trailing arm bush deteriorated - no excessive movement

slight uneven wear front tyres - inner edges

Pass 27 Jul 2019 60,691 miles

both front coil springs corroded

nsr trailing arm bush deteriorated - no excessive movement

uneven wear front tyres

Fail 27 Jun 2019 60,612 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nsr trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front coil springs corroded

uneven wear front tyres

Pass 6 Jun 2018 54,017 miles

uneven wear nsf tyre inner edge

Fail 5 Jun 2018 54,014 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

puncture - nsf

uneven wear nsf tyre inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2017 46,237 miles

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Early wear in offside front bottom ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 46,237 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Early wear in offside front bottom ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 37,337 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2016 37,337 miles

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

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

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

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 26,425 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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SM12 UGO is a 2012 Volvo S60 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SM12 UGO, 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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SM12 UGO is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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