2012 Volvo V60 1.6L Diesel · SW61 DXT
2012 Volvo V60 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 26 Jan 2012. Recorded mileage 168,464 miles. MOT valid until 01 Sept 2027. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V60
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Aberdeen
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01 Sept 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,464 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.
SW61 DXT Key Findings
- 12 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 01/09/2026
- 168,464 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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SW61 DXT Mileage History
- 09/01/201562,830 mi
- 13/01/201689,120 mi+26,290 mi
- 09/03/2018104,755 mi+15,635 mi
- 28/02/2019112,407 mi+7,652 mi
- 07/03/2021127,342 mi+14,935 mi
- 05/11/2022142,197 mi+14,855 mi
- 03/11/2023144,441 mi+2,244 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
- 01/09/2026168,464 mi+6,845 mi
Average of roughly 9,072 miles per year across 12 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.
12 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo V60 (SW61 DXT) between January 2015 and September 2026.
The record contains 10 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 01 September 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 (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: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))”.
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