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AJ12 HWK

2012 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

213,778 mi
Last recorded213,778 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S8081,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 HWK
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 213,778 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 4 Jul 2025 213,775 miles

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 204,969 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

both rear trailing arms front bushes deteriorating

some rear brake imbalance

surface corrosion to all brake discs

Pass 20 Apr 2023 198,266 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 188,210 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Fail 3 Mar 2022 188,210 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 183,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play recommend replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush weakening (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush weakening (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2020 179,705 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 168,681 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 155,746 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 146,406 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 131,616 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 118,807 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 103,764 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 103,764 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 90,030 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 74,777 miles

Engine cover

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

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

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)

undercover fitted

Pass 4 Feb 2015 60,647 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Feb 2015 60,647 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Aug 2014 47,530 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2014 34,423 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Aug 2013 21,225 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AJ12 HWK is a 2012 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AJ12 HWK, 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 AJ12 HWK registered?

AJ12 HWK is a 2012 Volvo S80, first registered on 3 July 2012.

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