2012 Volvo V60 2.0L Diesel · J60 AAM
2012 Volvo V60 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 02 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 126,085 miles. MOT valid until 25 Jul 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V60
- Year / Origin
- 2012
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,085 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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J60 AAM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/07/2026
- 126,085 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J60 AAM 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 V60 (J60 AAM) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 July 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 (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 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.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Outer Pad Delaminated (1.1.13 (c))”; “Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))”.
J60 AAM Mileage History
- 12/07/2023106,955 mi
- 11/07/2024113,094 mi+6,139 mi
- 23/07/2025120,141 mi+7,047 mi
- 23/07/2026126,082 mi+5,941 mi
- 27/07/2026126,085 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 6,289 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo V60 (P3)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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