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A12 SVL

2012 Volvo S60

Gold Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,210 mi
Last recorded65,210 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S6079,609 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 SVL
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2012
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 65,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 63,078 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 63,078 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 60,644 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 60,644 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2023 57,374 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 57,374 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2022 54,572 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2021 52,138 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 52,138 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 50,288 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 46,601 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 42,677 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 42,675 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 37,089 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 37,089 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 31,780 miles

N/S Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Pass 2 Mar 2015 25,896 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 SVL is a 2012 Volvo S60 in Gold with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2012 Volvo S60 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 79,609 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 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 SVL, 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 14 years old, this Volvo S60 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A12 SVL registered?

A12 SVL is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is A12 SVL safe to buy?

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