2012 Volvo V60 · 15,811 MOT tests
2012 Volvo V60 reliability
2012 Volvo V60s fail 30.6% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 10 V60 years (15,811 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V60s: 21.6%)
- 30.6%
- first-time fail rate (all Volvo V60s: 21.6%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 16% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- 109,475
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 11
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 15,811
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2012 against the years either side
- 2011 cars: 22% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- 2013 cars: 25% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2012 car does worse)
- Weak spot: steering, 5.7% of tests fail here (96% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 64% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2012 car carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
Common problems
What fails on a 2012 Volvo V60
Fail rate by area
- Tyres9.6%
- Suspension8.4%
- Lights and electrics8.3%
- Brakes6.8%
- Steering5.7%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.2%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks1.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Brake pads worn below 1.5mm 3.42%
Pads worn below 1.5mm lose stopping power and can damage discs, so replacement is needed before the car is driven.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 2.85%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.82%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.73%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Shock absorber serious fluid leak 2.05%
A shock absorber leaking heavily has likely lost its damping, so the car will handle and brake less safely.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 1.94%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (18.82%) · Brake pads wearing thin (9.41%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.74%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (7.19%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (5.14%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (4.21%)
Is a 2012 Volvo V60 reliable?
2012 Volvo V60s fail 30.6% of first MOT tests, 16% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 5 of 10 V60 years (15,811 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2012 Volvo V60 MOT?
Most often brake pads worn below 1.5mm (3.42% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (2.85% of tests), tyre ply or cords exposed (2.82% of tests).
How many miles should a 2012 Volvo V60 have done?
At its MOT aged about 11, a typical 2012 Volvo V60 shows 109,475 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2012 car?
A car first registered in 2012 carries a 61 plate (January–February 2012), or a 12 plate (March–August 2012), or a 62 plate (September–December 2012).
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