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YY12 GVU

2012 Volvo V60

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

169,176 mi
Last recorded169,176 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 169,176 miles

Nearside Front steering arm has slight play (movement)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2025 160,751 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2024 155,409 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 155,406 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2023 150,355 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2023 150,355 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 145,938 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jul 2022 145,937 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge bold (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 139,837 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 139,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 134,947 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 134,947 miles

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play N/S FRONT TRACK ROD END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure O/S FRONT TYRE ( INNER WALL ) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2019 130,388 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 124,675 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S FRONT LOWER WISHBONEs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2018 124,675 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt N/S FRONT LINK BAR (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak O/S FRONT (5.3.2 (b))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt O/S (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S FRONT LOWER WISHBONEs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S FRONT (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 115,504 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4X brake discs lipped due to corrosion (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Jul 2017 115,504 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4X brake discs lipped due to corrosion (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 May 2016 87,958 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 May 2015 62,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2015 62,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 GVU is a 2012 Volvo V60 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GVU, 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 GVU registered?

YY12 GVU is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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