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GL61 BOU

2012 Volvo S80

White Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,777 mi
Last recorded212,777 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S8081,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL61 BOU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 212,777 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 204,508 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 196,527 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 184,610 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 174,138 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 165,097 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 165,063 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 157,224 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 143,538 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 143,531 miles

Offside 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 5 Jan 2018 129,867 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 129,867 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 110,847 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2017 110,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2015 79,154 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

wipers poor

Pass 12 Dec 2014 58,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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GL61 BOU is a 2012 Volvo S80 in White with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GL61 BOU, 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 GL61 BOU registered?

GL61 BOU is a 2012 Volvo S80, first registered on 6 January 2012.

Is GL61 BOU safe to buy?

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