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HY12 SHZ

2012 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

204,496 mi
Last recorded204,496 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S8081,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY12 SHZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 204,496 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 190,360 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 178,371 miles

Headlamp fault warning light on

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 166,607 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2022 153,119 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))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 143,997 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 138,086 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2019 116,422 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Mar 2018 95,348 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 74,731 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 74,731 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 52,798 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 50,681 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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HY12 SHZ is a 2012 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 HY12 SHZ, 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 HY12 SHZ registered?

HY12 SHZ is a 2012 Volvo S80, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is HY12 SHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY12 SHZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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