2012 Volvo V60 2.4L Diesel · AF12 VEV

The 2012 Volvo V60 presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 16 December 2025 at 141,147 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and this clean result follows four consecutive annual passes with zero advisories. The vehicle shows no worsening mechanical condition across the observed period. Annual mileage averages roughly 10,000 miles against the car's fourteen-year life, which is typical for a V60 of this age. The records show steady accumulation: 93,830 miles in November 2021, 107,051 in November 2022, 115,423 in November 2023, 126,557 in November 2024, and 141,147 in December 2025. No gaps or sudden jumps appear. The DVSA data is sparse on faults, with every entry listing a clear pass and no advisories on tyres, brakes, suspension bushes, or corrosion. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection despite the clean sheet. The absence of recorded advisories means wear on brake discs, coil springs, and subframe corrosion went unflagged by testers, not that those items are confirmed sound at 141,000 miles. Previous owners kept the car to a consistent test schedule, which implies basic statutory upkeep was met, though no evidence shows proactive mechanical servicing beyond the MOT threshold. Focus the viewing on underbody structural integrity, suspension arm bushes, and exhaust emissions at cold start. The Volvo's age makes perished rubber components and surface rust on sills plausible even with a fault-free record. Verify service history paperwork to confirm cambelt and transmission intervals were honoured outside the MOT scope.