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YY61 TYX

2012 Volvo V60

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Nov 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,520 mi
Last recorded121,520 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY61 TYX
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 121,520 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2025 121,520 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge insecure Door Hinge Stabiliser (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2024 110,713 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 95,128 miles

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))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 91,136 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2021 85,543 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 81,973 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 78,787 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 78,787 miles

Road wheel more than one fixing missing one from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 73,443 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2018 65,182 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 58,532 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 50,880 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2016 50,606 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 42,602 miles

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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YY61 TYX is a 2012 Volvo V60 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YY61 TYX, 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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YY61 TYX is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 20 February 2012.

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