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AJ12 HYN

2012 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

30,111 mi
Last recorded30,111 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S8081,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 HYN
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 30,111 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2024 29,028 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 28,479 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 28,114 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2022 28,112 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom arm ball joint has excess play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 27,725 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 27,233 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 26,131 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 26,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 24,065 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 22,217 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 19,811 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 17,454 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 17,454 miles

registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)

registration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)

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 HYN is a 2012 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HYN, 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 HYN is a 2012 Volvo S80, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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