2012 Volvo V60 1.6L Diesel · SW61 DXT
2012 Volvo V60 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 161,619 miles. MOT expired on 01 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V60
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 161,619 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
SW61 DXT Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/09/2025
- 161,619 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below 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.
Verify lender finance agreements, insurance write-offs, police stolen registers, and mileage rollback.
Technical Specifications
Core Specifications
Identification & Status
Dimensions & Weights
Diagnostic & Valuation Intelligence
Estimate current market value
Generate an instant valuation benchmark based on live market listings, vehicle mileage, and recent dealer auction figures.
SW61 DXT Mileage History
- 03/11/2023144,441 mi
- 14/11/2024151,168 mi+6,727 mi
- 19/11/2024151,170 mi+2 mi
- 29/08/2025161,610 mi+10,440 mi
- 03/09/2025161,619 mi+9 mi
Average of roughly 9,366 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
SW61 DXT 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 (SW61 DXT) between November 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 03 September 2025 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 (9 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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 Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))”.
Similar Vehicles
Similar Vehicles Checked Recently
Plate Neighbors
Batch Registration Neighbors (SW61 Series)
Vehicles registered in the same regional DVLA batch as SW61DXT.
FORD
FIESTA
FORD
FOCUS
VAUXHALL
CORSA
FORD
FIESTA
FORD
FIESTA
FORD
FIESTA
FORD
FIESTA
FORD
FIESTA
FORD
FOCUS
FORD
FIESTA
FORD
FIESTA
FORD
RANGER
VOLVO V60 Model Intelligence & Reliability
Verified MOT failure trends, buying advice, and technical directory specifications.
Owner-reported defects, recurring MOT failure points, and estimated repair costs.
Browse production generations, registration statistics, and trim variants.
Historical MOT pass rates and DVLA records for 2012 model year cars.
Regional DVLA Registration Directory
Vehicles and registration batches issued by regional DVLA offices across the UK.
Recently Checked UK Vehicles
Live vehicle history checks and MOT records recently queried by UK car buyers.