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AF12 YFV

2012 Volvo S60

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

245,480 mi
Last recorded245,480 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S6079,609 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YFV
MakeVolvo
ModelS60
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 245,480 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 245,233 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 May 2024 234,587 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 226,531 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 12 May 2022 212,578 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged worn out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged worn out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2021 195,072 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 194,055 miles

Engine Covers And Under Trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Components.

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Feb 2019 180,268 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 164,278 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 161,380 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 141,597 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 141,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2016 129,293 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 129,293 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 119,650 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 119,648 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Excessive oil leak

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 109,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1n)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 102,647 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 YFV is a 2012 Volvo S60 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YFV, 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 YFV registered?

AF12 YFV is a 2012 Volvo S60, first registered on 9 March 2012.

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