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AB08 ELM

2012 Volvo V60

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,178 mi
Last recorded62,178 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V6084,408 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAB08 ELM
MakeVolvo
ModelV60
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 62,178 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 58,012 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2024 57,928 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 52,770 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 44,448 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 44,448 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 36,219 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 31,267 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 26,032 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 26,036 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2018 20,886 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 20,886 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 12,763 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 12,257 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 10,350 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 8,378 miles

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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AB08 ELM is a 2012 Volvo V60 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AB08 ELM, 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 AB08 ELM registered?

AB08 ELM is a 2012 Volvo V60, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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