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AO12 VSC

2012 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

110,382 mi
Last recorded110,382 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo S8081,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 VSC
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 110,382 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 97,531 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 97,514 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) track rod end/ possibly loer ball joint (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 91,654 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 83,906 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 71,498 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 64,087 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 54,633 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 48,668 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges.

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 38,406 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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AO12 VSC is a 2012 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 AO12 VSC, 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 AO12 VSC registered?

AO12 VSC is a 2012 Volvo S80, first registered on 11 June 2012.

Is AO12 VSC safe to buy?

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