2012 Volvo S60 1.6L Diesel · PY12 BZP
2012 Volvo S60 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 30 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 199,186 miles. MOT expired on 21 Aug 2024. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S60
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Carlisle
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 199,186 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PY12 BZP Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2023
- 199,186 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
- No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded
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PY12 BZP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo S60 (PY12 BZP) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 9 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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.
PY12 BZP Mileage History
- 18/08/2022189,918 mi
- 21/08/2023199,186 mi+9,268 mi
Average of roughly 9,199 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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