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AJ12 TVL

2012 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,750 mi
Last recorded66,750 miles
Recorded on13 May 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo S8081,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 TVL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2022 66,750 miles
Fail 12 May 2022 66,750 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached top nut loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 62,030 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2021 62,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2020 53,528 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 38,174 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 31,555 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 28,378 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 28,378 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 22,780 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 15,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear and offside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre wearing on the inner tread

Fail 10 Jun 2015 15,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear and offside front tyre cracking

offside front tyre wearing on the inner tread

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 TVL is a 2012 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 TVL, 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 TVL registered?

AJ12 TVL is a 2012 Volvo S80, first registered on 25 June 2012.

Is AJ12 TVL safe to buy?

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