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A6 FXJ

2012 Volvo V60

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

148,135 mi
Last recorded148,135 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 FXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 148,135 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded/painted heavily (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside/offside strut mounting prescribed areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroded heavily

Offside inner sill corroded heavily

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded/painted heavily (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside/offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear suspension mounting prescribed areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2026 148,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded/painted heavily (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside/offside strut mounting prescribed areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside inner sill corroded heavily

Offside inner sill corroded heavily

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside/offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corroded/painted heavily (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside/offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all rear suspension mounting prescribed areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 137,707 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Also rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 129,915 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 119,165 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 106,876 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 106,876 miles

Offside Front 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))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 97,773 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 97,771 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 93,048 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2020 93,048 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2019 86,313 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2019 86,313 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 71,553 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 57,340 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 53,435 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 43,055 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 32,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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A6 FXJ is a 2012 Volvo V60 in Silver 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 A6 FXJ, 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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A6 FXJ is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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