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YY12 FSS

2012 Volvo V60

Gold Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

142,846 mi
Last recorded142,846 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 FSS
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 142,846 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 142,846 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 132,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 119,474 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

damage to nearside front bodywork

Fail 17 Oct 2023 119,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb not fitted correctly (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system at caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

damage to nearside front bodywork

Pass 27 Oct 2022 108,865 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 98,625 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 95,449 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 95,449 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 86,131 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 75,126 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 63,888 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 53,009 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 40,767 miles

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

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 FSS is a 2012 Volvo V60 in Gold with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2012 Volvo V60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.6% with a typical mileage of 84,408 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 FSS, 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 FSS is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 16 April 2012.

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