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AF12 YBE

2012 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

107,201 mi
Last recorded107,201 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S8081,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 YBE
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 107,201 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 10 Mar 2026 107,065 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2025 97,428 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 95,220 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 90,733 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 19 Mar 2024 90,733 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 84,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 84,161 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 84,065 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 77,367 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 72,262 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut in outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate background faded (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 70,254 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 62,956 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged castleated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 62,956 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged castleated (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 56,430 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 56,430 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre piece of wire ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 50,599 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 42,739 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 26 Mar 2015 37,010 miles

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

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

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

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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AF12 YBE is a 2012 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AF12 YBE, 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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AF12 YBE is a 2012 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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