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AK12 GLJ

2012 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,964 mi
Last recorded139,964 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S8081,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 139,964 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 139,964 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 138,428 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 137,184 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2023 137,184 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 129,615 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 129,612 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 123,059 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 123,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 115,287 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 115,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 110,005 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 98,403 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))

Fail 21 Jan 2019 98,403 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 83,054 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 83,054 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 69,733 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 69,733 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 56,763 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 45,819 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 45,819 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 GLJ is a 2012 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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