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SP12 PFV

2012 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

137,134 mi
Last recorded137,134 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S6079,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 PFV
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 137,134 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2025 127,379 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 127,378 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 120,945 miles
Fail 17 May 2024 120,943 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2022 110,591 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 99,285 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 88,674 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 76,676 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 66,853 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 57,735 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 52,911 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 12 Apr 2016 39,436 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 29,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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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SP12 PFV is a 2012 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SP12 PFV, 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 SP12 PFV registered?

SP12 PFV is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 25 April 2012.

Is SP12 PFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP12 PFV shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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