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YY12 LTA

2012 Volvo V60

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

156,475 mi
Last recorded156,475 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 156,475 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Strut Top Mount Slightly Worn

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

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

Power Steering Pump Loose

Fail 10 Apr 2026 156,397 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached Mount Broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached Mount Broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Strut Top Mount Slightly Worn

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

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

Power Steering Pump Loose

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 140,994 miles

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

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

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

rear lens repaired using tape but working ok

Fail 14 Apr 2025 140,994 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens missing (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2024 128,247 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 128,247 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Lamp lens is broken and incomplete (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 116,404 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to limit and should be replaced (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 96,872 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 96,872 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 79,548 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 76,631 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge 2mm

Pass 2 Oct 2019 68,040 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 57,416 miles

under trays covering componants

Fail 12 Oct 2018 57,415 miles

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

under trays covering componants

Pass 16 Oct 2017 48,235 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

centre high level stop lamp not working

under trays covering componants

Pass 17 Oct 2016 39,182 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2016 39,182 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 34,459 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2016 34,459 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam bulb1061 (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wbfm0020 (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wbfm0026 (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 May 2015 26,555 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 26,555 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 LTA is a 2012 Volvo V60 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LTA, 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 LTA registered?

YY12 LTA is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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