2012 Volvo S60 2.0L Diesel · OW12 NCD
2012 Volvo S60 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 10 Aug 2012. Recorded mileage 191,951 miles. MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S60
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 191,951 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
OW12 NCD Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2026
- 191,951 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OW12 NCD 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 (OW12 NCD) between October 2024 and October 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (17 issues), Bodywork (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Steering (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))”.
OW12 NCD Mileage History
- 14/10/2024169,306 mi
- 13/10/2025179,202 mi+9,896 mi
- 13/10/2025179,202 mi
- 13/10/2026191,950 mi+12,748 mi
- 13/10/2026191,951 mi+1 mi
Average of roughly 11,343 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: Average
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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