MOT Status
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156,497 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Oiled (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Oiled (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Oiled (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Oiled (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both front lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle fitted with engine covers and undertrays
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Vehicle fitted with engine covers and undertrays
engine covers and undertrays fitted
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
engine covers and undertrays fitted
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo S60?
Based on 758,165 MOT tests across 54,544 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SP12 VBU is a 2012 Volvo S60 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 SP12 VBU, 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 VBU registered?
SP12 VBU is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 16 March 2012.
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