2012 Volvo S60 1.6L Diesel · CA12 WDD
2012 Volvo S60 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 10 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 180,281 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S60
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Cardiff
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 180,281 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CA12 WDD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/01/2026
- 180,281 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.
CA12 WDD 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 (CA12 WDD) between January 2024 and January 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 26 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
CA12 WDD Mileage History
- 15/01/2024166,391 mi
- 02/01/2025170,649 mi+4,258 mi
- 02/01/2025170,649 mi
- 19/01/2026180,039 mi+9,390 mi
- 26/01/2026180,281 mi+242 mi
Average of roughly 6,837 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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