2012 Volvo S60 1.6L Diesel · KA51 AKA
2012 Volvo S60 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 06 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 168,808 miles. MOT valid until 30 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S60
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Borehamwood (Luton)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 30 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,808 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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KA51 AKA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 01/12/2025
- 168,808 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
KA51 AKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo S60 (KA51 AKA) between November 2023 and December 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 December 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
KA51 AKA Mileage History
- 01/11/2023135,461 mi
- 02/11/2023135,461 mi
- 21/11/2024153,245 mi+17,784 mi
- 21/11/2024153,247 mi+2 mi
- 01/12/2025168,808 mi+15,561 mi
Average of roughly 16,005 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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