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YR62 FYB

2012 Volvo S60

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,171 mi
Last recorded121,171 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S6079,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 FYB
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2026 121,171 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2026 121,171 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2025 116,079 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2025 116,079 miles

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 18 Sep 2024 106,971 miles

Both rear tyres slightly stepped on inside edge

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 99,706 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 99,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2022 94,158 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 87,917 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 83,306 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 83,306 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 74,918 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 67,509 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 59,529 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 52,337 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 39,282 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2015 39,282 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YR62 FYB is a 2012 Volvo S60 in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YR62 FYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR62 FYB registered?

YR62 FYB is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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The MOT history for YR62 FYB shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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