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AJ61 FMV

2012 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

228,401 mi
Last recorded228,401 miles
Recorded on16 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S8081,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 FMV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2026 228,401 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 217,511 miles
Pass 21 May 2024 201,929 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 185,211 miles
Pass 10 May 2022 168,569 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 145,508 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2018 132,135 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 132,135 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ns/os (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2018 122,035 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 122,035 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 96,086 miles

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

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

Under trays fitted. This is a standard advisory and is not detrimental to the vehicle

Pass 8 Mar 2016 66,110 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 66,110 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 57,894 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 57,894 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AJ61 FMV is a 2012 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AJ61 FMV, 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 AJ61 FMV registered?

AJ61 FMV is a 2012 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 January 2012.

Is AJ61 FMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ61 FMV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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