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YY12 LSZ

2012 Volvo V60

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,150 mi
Last recorded145,150 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 145,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very worn and close to cords on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very worn and close to cords on inside edge ,plus inner side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Apr 2026 145,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened suspension arm bush mounting that bolts the suspension arm to the body in front of the rear wheel (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very worn and close to cords on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) INNER BALL JOINT VERY WORN ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre very worn and close to cords on inside edge ,plus inner side wall damage (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

exhaust center heat shield hanging off

Pass 14 Apr 2025 134,434 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner / damage in inner wall (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Apr 2024 125,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

SUBFRAMES AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Fail 8 Apr 2024 125,286 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high BOTH (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

SUBFRAMES AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Pass 18 Mar 2023 115,323 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 115,323 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 105,901 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 98,416 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 97,108 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn smooth inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 97,108 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear seats ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, worn smooth inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 84,936 miles

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

Offside Front spring mounting stiff

Pass 25 Jul 2018 72,568 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 55,645 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 11 May 2016 45,455 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/f tyre between 2-3mm

Fail 10 May 2016 45,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/f tyre between 2-3mm

Pass 11 May 2015 35,693 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 May 2015 35,693 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 LSZ 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 66.7%.

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

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