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YR62 ULZ

2012 Volvo S60

White Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

170,837 mi
Last recorded170,837 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S6079,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR62 ULZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 170,837 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 27 Aug 2026 170,837 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 160,234 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2025 160,234 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 152,745 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2024 152,745 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 145,146 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Fail 6 Sep 2023 145,142 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped

Offside Front Nail in tyre

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

Pass 22 Aug 2022 136,551 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Aug 2022 136,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 127,073 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2021 127,073 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 118,154 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 117,927 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 110,027 miles

Engine covers/undertrays fitted not allowing full inpection of some components

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Sep 2018 100,054 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2018 100,054 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 88,962 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 1 Sep 2016 79,625 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Sep 2016 79,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 2 Sep 2015 61,676 miles

Nearside Front damage to alloy wheel

Nearside Front has damage to side wall no cords showing

Fail 2 Sep 2015 61,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front damage to alloy wheel

Nearside Front has damage to side wall no cords showing

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 ULZ is a 2012 Volvo S60 in White with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 ULZ, 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 ULZ registered?

YR62 ULZ is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 10 October 2012.

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