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AJ12 HWT

2012 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

230,044 mi
Last recorded230,044 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S8081,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 HWT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 230,044 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 219,840 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 208,335 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 191,098 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2022 191,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2021 169,674 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 158,721 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 158,721 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 144,926 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 123,523 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 92,699 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 74,058 miles

both front tyres worn low on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2015 58,868 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 2,510 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 311 miles

emissions too low to get a reading

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 HWT is a 2012 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 HWT, 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 HWT registered?

AJ12 HWT is a 2012 Volvo S80, first registered on 10 July 2012.

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