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Volvo V60

Black · Diesel · 2012 · 1,560 cc

LA12 VCXMOT history

LA12 VCX is a black diesel Volvo V60 first used on 5 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 29 Oct 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 158,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.

LA12 VCX black Volvo V60 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V60, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Oct 2026
Mileage
158,082 mi
At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,378 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LA12 VCX
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V60
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
5 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LA12 VCX was last recorded at 158,082 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 11,282 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,800 miles · 30 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
11,282 miles
Average per year
11,378 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 158,082 miles
  • 2024 – 146,800 miles
  • 2023 – 136,103 miles
  • 2022 – 127,306 miles
  • 2021 – 122,892 miles
  • 2020 – 103,103 miles
  • 2019 – 93,688 miles
  • 2018 – 87,170 miles
  • 2017 – 78,229 miles
  • 2016 – 71,265 miles
  • 2015 – 44,727 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,082 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

18 tests since 4 Nov 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,082 miles (+11,282)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    158,082 miles
    Test number
    995876456247
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  2. Pass146,800 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    146,800 miles
    Test number
    677426923268
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail146,800 miles (+10,697)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,800 miles
    Test number
    474256150169
    • DangerousNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass136,103 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    136,103 miles
    Test number
    904194121210
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Fail136,103 miles (+8,797)3 dangerous2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,103 miles
    Test number
    142313829715
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure X3 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass127,306 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    127,306 miles
    Test number
    751378173356
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Fail127,306 miles (+4,414)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,306 miles
    Test number
    172824993692
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass122,892 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    122,892 miles
    Test number
    227563845327
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  9. Fail122,892 miles (+10,423)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,892 miles
    Test number
    109198243674
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  10. Pass112,469 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    112,469 miles
    Test number
    606000405267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail112,468 miles (+9,365)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,468 miles
    Test number
    912637081209
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  12. Pass103,103 miles (+9,415)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    103,103 miles
    Test number
    813467984505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges very worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  13. Pass93,688 miles (+6,518)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    93,688 miles
    Test number
    189411859284
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
  14. Pass87,170 miles (+8,941)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    87,170 miles
    Test number
    964432254027
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass78,229 miles (+6,964)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    78,229 miles
    Test number
    668187818463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail71,265 miles (+26,538)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,265 miles
    Test number
    942540818898
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear discs in poor condition
  17. Pass44,727 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    44,727 miles
    Test number
    338391707722
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  18. Fail44,727 miles2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,727 miles
    Test number
    366172995363
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Questions about LA12 VCX

Does LA12 VCX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LA12 VCX is valid until 29 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on LA12 VCX?
The MOT on LA12 VCX is valid until 29 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LA12 VCX done?
LA12 VCX was recorded at 158,082 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 11,378 miles a year.
Has LA12 VCX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LA12 VCX has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on LA12 VCX ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LA12 VCX find?
LA12 VCX passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted.

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