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AK12 AZU

2012 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

260,300 mi
Last recorded260,300 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2019
Typical for 2012 Volvo S8081,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 AZU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2019 260,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 221,571 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 215,147 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 180,102 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 180,102 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 178,963 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 165,461 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 148,804 miles

Rear Both rear Tyres Stepping On Inner Edge

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 131,402 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 117,281 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 97,872 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 79,178 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 65,202 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 65,202 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 44,883 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 44,883 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 24,478 miles

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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AK12 AZU is a 2012 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK12 AZU, 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 AK12 AZU registered?

AK12 AZU is a 2012 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is AK12 AZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK12 AZU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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