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YY12 DME

2012 Volvo V60

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

190,999 mi
Last recorded190,999 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 DME
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2025 190,999 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2025 190,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 184,998 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 184,997 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken top of spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 184,982 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flexi pipe (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear lamp damaged cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2023 182,196 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 174,254 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 145,983 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear tyre treads distorted inner edge

Fail 28 Jan 2021 145,983 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (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))

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Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear tyre treads distorted inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2020 115,314 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front slight play in rack track arm

Pass 25 Feb 2019 81,859 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 81,859 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 67,359 miles

Nearside Front Inner tread small split plus low inner

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape plus low on inner tread

Fail 12 Apr 2018 67,359 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner tread small split plus low inner

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape plus low on inner tread

Pass 18 Apr 2017 50,052 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 37,932 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 29,996 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 29,996 miles

Nearside Inner Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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YY12 DME is a 2012 Volvo V60 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YY12 DME, 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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YY12 DME is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 25 April 2012.

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