2012 Volvo V60 1.6L Diesel · DC12 HSX

The 2012 Volvo V60 presents a stable and reassuring roadworthiness profile. The most recent test on 28 August 2025 at 144,315 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing an unbroken four-year sequence of clean MOT outcomes. The maintenance trend is steady with no worsening faults, advisories, or repeated failures across the available history. Annual mileage sits at roughly 10,300 miles, typical for a 14-year-old vehicle. The records show 128,994 miles in April 2022, rising to 133,095 by April 2023, 137,915 by April 2024, and 144,315 by August 2025. The step from 2024 to 2025 covered about 6,400 miles in sixteen months, indicating light recent use rather than sustained motorway wear. The DVSA data is sparse but clean, with no gaps, recalls, or lapses in testing. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the car's age and 144,315 miles. The MOT record flags no corrosion or structural integrity concerns, yet Volvo estate rear trailing arms and subframe mounts commonly degrade unnoticed between tests. Verify in person that tyres, wiper blades, and underbody protection match the clean history. The absence of advisories suggests prior owners addressed consumables proactively, but standing periods implied by low 2025 mileage can accelerate rubber perishing and brake caliper binding.