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WJ12 GLZ

2012 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,438 mi
Last recorded142,438 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S6079,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 GLZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 142,438 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear coil springs corroded, plastic under trays fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2024 131,286 miles

manufacturers plastic under trays fitted,rear coil springs corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2023 124,800 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 118,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Manufacturers undertrays fitted

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 111,106 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2020 106,014 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2020 106,009 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 97,907 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 97,907 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 82,065 miles

uneven wear o/s/r tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2017 70,866 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 61,310 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 47,892 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 32,036 miles

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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WJ12 GLZ is a 2012 Volvo S60 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ12 GLZ, 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 WJ12 GLZ registered?

WJ12 GLZ is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 28 March 2012.

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