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YR62 OBW

2012 Volvo S60

Bronze Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,583 mi
Last recorded174,583 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S6079,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 OBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 174,583 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 166,475 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2025 166,475 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 159,668 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2023 150,467 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 141,218 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 137,178 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 131,751 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 115,575 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 90,301 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 74,801 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 71,001 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread stepped

Offside Rear tyre tread stepped

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 54,674 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 54,669 miles

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

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 OBW is a 2012 Volvo S60 in Bronze with a 1,984cc 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 YR62 OBW, 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 YR62 OBW registered?

YR62 OBW is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 26 October 2012.

Is YR62 OBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR62 OBW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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