2012 Volvo S60 2.0L Diesel · SY12 PWK
2012 Volvo S60 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 29 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 115,226 miles. MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S60
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Inverness
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,226 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SY12 PWK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 23/10/2026
- 115,226 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SY12 PWK 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 S60 (SY12 PWK) between October 2023 and October 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 23 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”.
SY12 PWK Mileage History
- 09/10/2023100,709 mi
- 23/10/2024104,214 mi+3,505 mi
- 07/10/2025109,158 mi+4,944 mi
- 09/10/2025109,181 mi+23 mi
- 23/10/2026115,226 mi+6,045 mi
Average of roughly 4,776 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S60 (P3)
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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.
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