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YY61 TYZ

2012 Volvo V60

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

120,645 mi
Last recorded120,645 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 120,645 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 120,645 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2025 110,225 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 104,206 miles
Fail 13 May 2024 104,196 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2023 98,342 miles
Fail 22 May 2023 98,342 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 92,649 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 92,649 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside 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))

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))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2021 86,485 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 86,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 84,094 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside edge 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 78,473 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm main bush deteriorated and coming away from housing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn around inner edge of tyre - 215/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear trailing arm main bush deteriorated and coming away from housing. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 69,923 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 60,155 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 53,702 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 53,702 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 42,354 miles

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

n/s/r tyre stepped tred

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 TYZ is a 2012 Volvo V60 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YY61 TYZ, 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 TYZ is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 20 February 2012.

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