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J888 HKB

2012 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

213,799 mi
Last recorded213,799 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S8081,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 HKB
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 213,799 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 207,437 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 205,881 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 170,684 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on the inside shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 159,315 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 132,239 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 111,636 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 102,532 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear on both shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 79,895 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2020 77,269 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2019 70,702 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2019 70,702 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 63,229 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both lamps (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 63,229 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades (8.2.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured Both lamps (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 57,086 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 51,530 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 51,530 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 39,853 miles

nsf tyre wearing on inside

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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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J888 HKB is a 2012 Volvo S80 in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J888 HKB, 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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J888 HKB is a 2012 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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