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AK12 GKZ

2012 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,923 mi
Last recorded63,923 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S8081,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 GKZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 63,923 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2025 62,362 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 60,334 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2024 60,334 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 53,329 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2023 53,327 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 51,975 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 51,974 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 50,991 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 50,712 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 50,711 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 May 2019 48,785 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 46,167 miles

offside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Fail 4 May 2018 46,165 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed both rear on inside edge (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

offside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Pass 4 Apr 2017 41,606 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 37,815 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 33,654 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 GKZ is a 2012 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AK12 GKZ, 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 GKZ registered?

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

Is AK12 GKZ safe to buy?

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