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YR12 VXP

2012 Volvo V60

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

129,427 mi
Last recorded129,427 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR12 VXP
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 129,427 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 128,888 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 128,883 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 126,907 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 126,907 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Dec 2022 126,894 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2021 123,792 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 118,481 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 117,488 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 104,005 miles

Nearside Rear slightly mis-shaped on inner edge

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to de-bond

engine start button broken

noise on clutch pedal

Fail 28 Dec 2018 104,005 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear slightly mis-shaped on inner edge

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to de-bond

engine start button broken

noise on clutch pedal

Pass 31 Aug 2017 76,452 miles

Rear exhaust emission to low to read

Fail 29 Aug 2017 76,449 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/40r18 95y (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear exhaust emission to low to read

Pass 23 Aug 2016 52,414 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 45,590 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

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)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 45,590 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 34,373 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V60?

Based on 342,864 MOT tests across 35,885 vehicles.

81.9%
Pass Rate
8,252
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
35,885
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,019
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,756
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YR12 VXP is a 2012 Volvo V60 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2012 Volvo V60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 84,408 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 V60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,019 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YR12 VXP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V60 typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo V60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YR12 VXP registered?

YR12 VXP is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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