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YY12 HWU

2012 Volvo V60

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,906 mi
Last recorded142,906 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY12 HWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2023 142,906 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2022 130,911 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 130,701 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively BOTH (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 121,755 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 112,079 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 100,960 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 100,960 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 87,649 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing uneven on the inside edge

Fail 17 Jul 2018 87,394 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre tread wearing uneven on the inside edge

Pass 26 Jul 2017 77,281 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 63,962 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 51,743 miles

both front tyres part worn

front brake pads part worn

slight bulge in n/s/f tyre

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 HWU is a 2012 Volvo V60 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HWU, 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 HWU registered?

YY12 HWU is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 26 May 2012.

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