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WG12 WUM

2012 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,058 mi
Last recorded120,058 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S6079,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG12 WUM
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 120,058 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2025 120,058 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 91,073 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 88,752 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2022 86,169 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 83,389 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2020 79,869 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 61,402 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 61,400 miles

Offside 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))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235 40 18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

coolant level low

Pass 25 Apr 2019 53,455 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 53,454 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2018 47,997 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 41,498 miles

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

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

n/s rear brake pads worn close to limit

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2016 31,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting a little low

Fail 2 Jul 2016 31,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre tread getting a little low

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 21,435 miles

offside front tyre has slight damage on sidewall

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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WG12 WUM is a 2012 Volvo S60 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 WG12 WUM, 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 WG12 WUM registered?

WG12 WUM is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 5 July 2012.

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