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A12 ALD

2001 Volvo S60

Gold Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

146,828 mi
Last recorded146,828 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Volvo S6097,504 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 ALD
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 146,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 142,970 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 139,556 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 137,371 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 133,614 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 127,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 123,778 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 123,778 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 122,777 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 122,777 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 120,203 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 152,879 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 111,440 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 111,440 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 103,317 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 94,197 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 85,166 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 71,880 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 62,404 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 57,534 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 57,534 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 50,631 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 43,291 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S60?

Based on 758,165 MOT tests across 54,544 vehicles.

73.2%
Pass Rate
7,442
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
54,544
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,009
position lamp(s) not working 25,933
Registration plate lamp not working 17,709
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 16,040
parking brake recording little or no effort 10,865
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A12 ALD is a 2001 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2001 Volvo S60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.5% with a typical mileage of 97,504 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S60 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,009 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 ALD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S60 typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Volvo S60 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A12 ALD registered?

A12 ALD is a 2001 Volvo S60, first registered on 12 April 2001.

Is A12 ALD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 ALD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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