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EFC 437A

2012 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

42,800 mi
Last recorded42,800 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S8081,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEFC 437A
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 42,800 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Nov 2025 42,787 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements delaminated (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked to plys (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 110,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 May 2025 110,859 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2024 41,788 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 98,062 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 40,211 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 87,322 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2023 87,291 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ADVISE: washer bottle is leaking slightly

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ADVISE: os/f tyre getting low and worn on inner edge slight (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 85,088 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 39,382 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 78,339 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2021 78,339 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 38,426 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 72,973 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 37,367 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2019 36,108 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2019 66,510 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 34,559 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2017 52,902 miles

Offside wiper rubber split

Pass 9 Aug 2017 32,668 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 45,592 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 30,782 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 36,797 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 29,742 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 28,981 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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EFC 437A is a 2012 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EFC 437A, 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 EFC 437A registered?

EFC 437A is a 2012 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is EFC 437A safe to buy?

The MOT history for EFC 437A shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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