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VE62 LFA

2012 Volvo S60

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,079 mi
Last recorded168,079 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S6079,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE62 LFA
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 168,079 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2024 163,957 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2024 163,957 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 160,471 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2022 140,215 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 137,734 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 132,572 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2021 132,571 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 120,237 miles

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated catch (3.1 (c))

Fail 14 Jun 2019 120,237 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated catch (3.1 (c))

Pass 25 Apr 2018 107,743 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 98,718 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 97,426 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also outer wall deteriorated (4.1.E.1)

Under cover fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2015 82,820 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 82,820 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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VE62 LFA is a 2012 Volvo S60 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VE62 LFA, 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 VE62 LFA registered?

VE62 LFA is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 6 December 2012.

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