2012 Volvo S60 2.0L Diesel · BW12 BWX
2012 Volvo S60 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 113,550 miles. MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S60
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 23 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,550 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BW12 BWX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/09/2026
- 113,550 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BW12 BWX 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 (BW12 BWX) between September 2023 and September 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 21 September 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
BW12 BWX Mileage History
- 25/09/202391,241 mi
- 25/09/202391,241 mi
- 23/09/2024100,079 mi+8,838 mi
- 22/09/2025112,993 mi+12,914 mi
- 21/09/2026113,550 mi+557 mi
Average of roughly 7,462 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S60 (P3)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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