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VN12 SWW

2012 Volvo S60

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,726 mi
Last recorded97,726 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S6079,609 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 SWW
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 97,726 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism requires manual assistance to return

Front Bumper damaged but not likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running lamp not working

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2025 89,146 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 12 Jul 2025 88,623 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both need polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

engine cover and undertrays obscuring some items

Pass 12 Jul 2024 77,590 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2024 77,590 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 29 Dec 2021 64,817 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 56,343 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 52,440 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 49,076 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 49,076 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 48,464 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 48,464 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 44,198 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 12 Jun 2015 35,037 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 35,014 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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VN12 SWW is a 2012 Volvo S60 in Grey 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 VN12 SWW, 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 VN12 SWW registered?

VN12 SWW is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is VN12 SWW safe to buy?

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