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A5 GWA

2012 Volvo V60

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

188,197 mi
Last recorded188,197 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 GWA
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 188,197 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()

Pass 11 Nov 2024 178,356 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 171,857 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Near and Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 166,710 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing heavily and unevenly around the inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded NEAR AND OFFSIDE (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 162,337 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 158,567 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 150,181 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 141,677 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 133,145 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 111,208 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

possible gearbox oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 83,916 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 May 2015 83,916 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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A5 GWA is a 2012 Volvo V60 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 A5 GWA, 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 A5 GWA registered?

A5 GWA is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 7 June 2012.

Is A5 GWA safe to buy?

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