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Volvo V60

Red · Diesel · 2012 · 1,984 cc

R5 LHGMOT history

R5 LHG is a red diesel Volvo V60 first used on 19 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 6 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 196,749 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

R5 LHG red Volvo V60 – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volvo V60, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Aug 2027
Mileage
196,749 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
11,123 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R5 LHG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V60
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
19 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R5 LHG was last recorded at 196,749 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 9,084 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
187,665 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,084 miles
Average per year
11,123 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,749 miles
  • 2025 – 187,665 miles
  • 2024 – 177,988 miles
  • 2023 – 167,862 miles
  • 2022 – 160,615 miles
  • 2021 – 152,130 miles
  • 2020 – 142,517 miles
  • 2019 – 127,833 miles
  • 2018 – 117,090 miles
  • 2017 – 103,903 miles
  • 2016 – 95,455 miles
  • 2015 – 73,720 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,749 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 13 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,749 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    196,749 miles
    Test number
    981923770622
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail196,749 miles (+9,084)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,749 miles
    Test number
    483306667647
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass187,665 miles (+9,677)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    187,665 miles
    Test number
    357984482183
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REARS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass177,988 miles (+10,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    177,988 miles
    Test number
    648267727007
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn front bush in nearside rear trailing arm ,starting to become unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass167,862 miles (+7,247)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    167,862 miles
    Test number
    435307584515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass160,615 miles (+8,485)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    160,615 miles
    Test number
    109964869914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass152,130 miles (+9,613)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    152,130 miles
    Test number
    265911701053
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass142,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    142,517 miles
    Test number
    416122677543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail142,515 miles (+14,682)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,515 miles
    Test number
    369430772001
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and has nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass127,833 miles (+10,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    127,833 miles
    Test number
    900199445924
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass117,090 miles (+13,187)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    117,090 miles
    Test number
    983727691103
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass103,903 miles (+8,448)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    103,903 miles
    Test number
    259395307896
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass95,455 miles (+21,735)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    95,455 miles
    Test number
    106706589835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass73,720 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    73,720 miles
    Test number
    238434695404
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Questions about R5 LHG

Does R5 LHG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R5 LHG is valid until 6 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R5 LHG?
The MOT on R5 LHG is valid until 6 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R5 LHG done?
R5 LHG was recorded at 196,749 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 11,123 miles a year.
Has R5 LHG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R5 LHG has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on R5 LHG 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 R5 LHG find?
R5 LHG passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; items removed from driver's view prior to test, and 1 more.

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