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AF12 XVG

2012 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

198,874 mi
Last recorded198,874 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S6079,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 XVG
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 198,874 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2026 198,874 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 191,856 miles

Rear Tyre's Heavily Worn Inner

Pass 10 Apr 2024 181,668 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 170,934 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Apr 2023 170,931 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2022 150,856 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 148,291 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven tread wear (stepping) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged uneven tread wear (stepping) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 127,150 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread distorting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 29 Apr 2019 127,141 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 tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged tread distorting (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2018 105,763 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 86,675 miles

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Fail 19 Apr 2017 86,667 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

outer sill and underbody covers fitted

Pass 20 Apr 2016 68,759 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 68,759 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 51,216 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

emissions too low for reading

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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AF12 XVG is a 2012 Volvo S60 in Black with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AF12 XVG, 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 AF12 XVG registered?

AF12 XVG is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 27 March 2012.

Is AF12 XVG safe to buy?

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