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YX12 YUL

2012 Volvo V60

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

167,706 mi
Last recorded167,706 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX12 YUL
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 167,706 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 167,706 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low Both n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2024 160,239 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 160,228 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2023 154,501 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2022 143,866 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 136,708 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 130,874 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 130,874 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 122,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 122,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 114,498 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 106,245 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 95,374 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge recommend tyre change (close to cords on inner edge) 235/40zr18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge recommend change(also close to cords on inner edge) 234/40zr18 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 95,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge recommend tyre change (close to cords on inner edge) 235/40zr18 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge recommend change(also close to cords on inner edge) 234/40zr18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 85,111 miles

alternator drive belt split.

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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YX12 YUL is a 2012 Volvo V60 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YX12 YUL, 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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YX12 YUL is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 14 May 2012.

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