2012 Volvo V60 1.6L Diesel · YR12 XKS
2012 Volvo V60 (1.6L, diesel). First registered 01 Apr 2012. Recorded mileage 87,748 miles. MOT valid until 25 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO V60
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Aug 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,748 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR12 XKS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/04/2026
- 87,748 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR12 XKS 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 (YR12 XKS) between April 2023 and April 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 27 April 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 (5 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ”.
YR12 XKS Mileage History
- 11/04/202366,647 mi
- 03/04/202471,470 mi+4,823 mi
- 08/04/202578,502 mi+7,032 mi
- 08/04/202578,504 mi+2 mi
- 27/04/202687,748 mi+9,244 mi
Average of roughly 6,933 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo V60 (P3)
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
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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