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AJ12 UST

2012 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

107,221 mi
Last recorded107,221 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S8081,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ12 UST
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 107,221 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge - on mot limit - recommend replace (5.2.3 (e))

crack to n/s/r lamp unit

crack to n/s/r lamp unit

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

Pass 13 Jan 2025 104,200 miles

o/s/f tyre worn edges

wear to front brake discs

Pass 12 Jan 2024 99,724 miles

crack/deterioration to n/s/r lamp unit

possible slight n/s/f ball joint play

slight wear to rear trailing arm front bushes

Fail 12 Jan 2024 99,724 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

crack/deterioration to n/s/r lamp unit

possible slight n/s/f ball joint play

slight wear to rear trailing arm front bushes

Pass 24 Jan 2023 96,235 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 92,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

Offside washer weak

Fail 18 Jan 2022 92,486 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear light unit cracked

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

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

Offside washer weak

Pass 11 Jan 2021 88,377 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 11 Jan 2021 88,377 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2019 80,639 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to separate

rear middle seatbelt requires help to retract intermitantly

Fail 18 Jul 2019 80,639 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

both rear trailing arms front bushes starting to separate

rear middle seatbelt requires help to retract intermitantly

Pass 5 Jul 2018 74,267 miles

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread + cracking towards edges + bold inner edge - recommend replace

slight/some play in n/s/f ball joint

Fail 5 Jul 2018 74,267 miles

Nearside Direction indicator missing side/mirror repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

o/s/f tyre 3mm tread + cracking towards edges + bold inner edge - recommend replace

slight/some play in n/s/f ball joint

Pass 26 Jul 2017 66,975 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2017 66,975 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2016 58,602 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 47,722 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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 UST is a 2012 Volvo S80 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UST, 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 UST is a 2012 Volvo S80, first registered on 26 July 2012.

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