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AJ61 FNT

2012 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

122,370 mi
Last recorded122,370 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S8081,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ61 FNT
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 122,370 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 122,370 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 111,907 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 111,907 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 110,409 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2023 106,991 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2023 106,991 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2022 103,803 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 103,803 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2021 100,138 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 97,267 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 97,267 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 94,438 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 91,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, edges worn an nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges worn, perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 91,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, edges worn an nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing edges worn, perished & cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2018 79,263 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 75,160 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 16 May 2017 75,159 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 28 May 2016 63,898 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 63,898 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 May 2015 50,388 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2015 50,273 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

tyre size 225/50/17 98w

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 FNT is a 2012 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 FNT, 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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AJ61 FNT is a 2012 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 January 2012.

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