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A12 ABT

2012 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

71,860 mi
Last recorded71,860 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S8081,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 ABT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 71,860 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Apr 2026 71,860 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 May 2025 62,961 miles
Fail 9 May 2025 62,961 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 55,088 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 51,339 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 47,748 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2021 47,748 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 42,641 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 42,641 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 41,080 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 33,261 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 28,338 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 20 Oct 2015 26,233 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S80?

Based on 422,980 MOT tests across 31,257 vehicles.

73.3%
Pass Rate
7,037
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
31,257
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16,357
position lamp(s) not working 13,908
Registration plate lamp not working 9,544
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,715
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 5,783
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A12 ABT is a 2012 Volvo S80 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.8% with a typical mileage of 81,452 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo S80 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16,357 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 ABT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S80 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo S80 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A12 ABT registered?

A12 ABT is a 2012 Volvo S80, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is A12 ABT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 ABT shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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