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A12 VKG

2001 Volvo S80

Black Petrol 2435cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

139,360 mi
Last recorded139,360 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Volvo S80101,971 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 VKG
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,435cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 139,360 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 137,035 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Park brake low effort

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 137,032 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended Locked and inoperative (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Park brake low effort

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 134,963 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2024 134,963 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Position lamp not working Side marker lamp (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 132,580 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 16 Jun 2023 132,580 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 131,537 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 128,841 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 125,573 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 122,389 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 122,389 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2018 116,278 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 108,325 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 59,011 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

engine covers fitted

Pass 13 May 2015 98,491 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2014 94,567 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 94,163 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 91,337 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Mar 2012 86,844 miles

eml light on

Fail 16 Mar 2012 86,844 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

eml light on

Pass 25 May 2010 63,918 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 54,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

left rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 9 Jun 2009 54,698 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

left rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 10 Jun 2008 46,316 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Jun 2007 39,777 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 39,743 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 33,985 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 33,959 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

uneven wear on front tyres

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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A12 VKG is a 2001 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,435cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

Across all 2001 Volvo S80 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.4% with a typical mileage of 101,971 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 VKG, 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 25 years old, this Volvo S80 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A12 VKG is a 2001 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 May 2001.

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