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AJ12 HWN

2012 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,390 mi
Last recorded134,390 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S8081,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 HWN
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 134,390 miles

Lower Under tray fitted

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 128,856 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2024 113,106 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2024 113,106 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 99,255 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 99,255 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2022 84,463 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2022 84,448 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 76,160 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2020 72,932 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 72,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 65,217 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front inner tyre worn

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 17 Jul 2019 65,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front inner tyre worn

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Jul 2018 51,191 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 46,361 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 41,186 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 35,611 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 35,611 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.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
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AJ12 HWN is a 2012 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AJ12 HWN, 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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AJ12 HWN is a 2012 Volvo S80, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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