2012 Volvo V60 1.6L Diesel · AF12 UKM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a clear shift toward reactive repairs. While it passed its most recent test in February 2026 at 135,789 miles, this followed a failure just three days prior due to multiple safety and mechanical defects. The transition from a failure involving a missing nearside front wheel fixing to a pass indicates that the owner addressed the immediate safety risk only upon prompted, yet the presence of frayed seat belts and deteriorating rubber components suggests a pattern of neglect rather than preventative maintenance. At 135,789 miles over 14 years, the vehicle has averaged approximately 9,700 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a 2012 Volvo. The data shows a consistent usage pattern between 2023 and early 2026, with roughly 15,000 miles covered in those three years. However, the jump of 6,590 miles between February 2025 and February 2026 indicates a recent period of higher activity which likely accelerated the wear on the suspension and braking components noted in the latest MOT record. A physical inspection must focus on the rear suspension and drivetrain integrity. The tester flagged worn trailing arm bushes on both sides in 2025, which progressed to an excessively worn condition by the 2026 failure. A buyer should check for play in the suspension arms and ensure the bushes have been replaced with quality. Additionally, the nearside front CV boot was reported as severely deteriorated; this component must be inspected for signs of grease leakage or internal joint damage to avoid a costly driveshaft replacement. The braking system also requires attention as front inner pads were noted as thin in February 2026, following an advisory for rear pads in 2023. The frayed seat belt webbing on the offside front and nearside rear remains a recurring advisory that will eventually require replacement to meet safety standards. Given the recurring nature of the suspension issues, the buyer should verify that the mechanical repairs were actually performed rather than merely adjusted to pass the test.