2012 Volvo V60 2.4L Diesel · RO06 WSV

This 2012 Volvo V60 presents a stable and well-maintained roadworthiness record. The most recent test on 12 September 2025 at 74,158 miles passed with zero defects, indicating the vehicle met all safety and emissions standards at that point. A retest just three days prior on 9 September 2025 at 74,156 miles also shows no recorded defects despite the fail, suggesting the initial failure was likely an administrative or procedural issue rather than a mechanical fault. The maintenance trend is clearly stable, with no recurring defects or advisories appearing across the entire recorded history. The mileage pattern tells an interesting story. Between 22 August 2022 at 62,915 miles and 24 August 2023 at 69,183 miles, the car covered 6,268 miles in twelve months. The following year, from 24 August 2023 to 14 August 2024, mileage increased by only 1,136 miles to 70,319. Then from 14 August 2024 to 9 September 2025, the car added 3,837 miles over roughly thirteen months. Annual mileage has been consistently low, averaging around 5,300 miles per year across the vehicle's fourteen-year life. The gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests is slightly longer than twelve months at thirteen months, but this is not unusual and does not raise concern. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vehicles that stand for extended periods can develop issues that MOT tests do not always capture, such as perished rubber suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, or corroded brake discs and exhaust components from moisture ingress. The front suspension lower arms and rear trailing arm bushes on Volvo V60s of this era are known to deteriorate with age regardless of mileage. Inspect the subframes and underbody for surface corrosion, particularly around mounting points and jacking points. Check the condition of all four tyres for date codes and uneven wear, as aged rubber can fail well before tread depth becomes an issue. The 2.0-litre diesel and 2.4-litre petrol engines in this generation are generally robust, but verify that the timing belt and tensioner have been replaced at the correct intervals, as age-related degradation matters as much as mileage on these components.