2012 Volvo V60 1.6L Diesel · PE12 VXL
2012 Volvo V60 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 03 May 2012. Recorded mileage 105,580 miles. MOT valid until 03 Aug 2027. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V60
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 03 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 105,580 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- 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.
PE12 VXL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 31/07/2026
- 105,580 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PE12 VXL 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 (PE12 VXL) between August 2024 and July 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 31 July 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 (11 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingre”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
PE12 VXL Mileage History
- 02/08/202493,519 mi
- 05/08/202598,430 mi+4,911 mi
- 05/08/202598,430 mi
- 30/07/2026105,580 mi+7,150 mi
- 31/07/2026105,580 mi
Average of roughly 6,052 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo V60 (P3)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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