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AK12 GLF

2012 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

143,119 mi
Last recorded143,119 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo S8081,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2024 143,119 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2024 142,944 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 135,328 miles

Nearside Headlamp washer cover missing

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 125,807 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside headlamp washer missing

Small cuts in all four tyres

Pass 17 Aug 2021 117,234 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

Pass 24 Aug 2020 112,840 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2020 112,840 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 106,944 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both misting (5.3.2 (b))

Rear both tyres starting to go out of shape

engine under trays fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2018 90,808 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 78,906 miles

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2018 78,906 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Engine cover fitted

Undertray fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2017 63,607 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 51,910 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 37,819 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 GLF is a 2012 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GLF, 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 GLF registered?

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

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