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VN12 VFB

2012 Volvo S60

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,758 mi
Last recorded129,758 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2012 Volvo S6079,609 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN12 VFB
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 129,758 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Road wheel slightly damaged all road wheels on outer edges (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 14 Jul 2017 129,753 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and outer sidewalls (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and outer side walls (4.1.D.1b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing 1 wheel bolt missing on each road wheel (4.2.A.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Road wheel slightly damaged all road wheels on outer edges (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 May 2016 40,288 miles

n/s/f wheel bearing noisy when rotated

Pass 29 May 2015 121,418 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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 VFB is a 2012 Volvo S60 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFB, 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 VFB registered?

VN12 VFB is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 28 May 2012.

Is VN12 VFB safe to buy?

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