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YY12 FAF

2012 Volvo V60

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

221,933 mi
Last recorded221,933 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 221,933 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 212,346 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 202,062 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 190,248 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 177,602 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 151,599 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 151,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 124,307 miles

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

both front brake disc's

Pass 23 May 2017 105,825 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 105,821 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system excessively rough strut top mounts noisey (2.2.D.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2016 75,084 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH PLUS WORN ON INNEREDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2015 46,926 miles
Fail 25 May 2015 46,926 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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 FAF is a 2012 Volvo V60 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FAF, 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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What year was YY12 FAF registered?

YY12 FAF is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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