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LA12 VVO

2012 Volvo S80

Black Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

251,392 mi
Last recorded251,392 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S8081,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 VVO
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 251,392 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2025 236,655 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 209,524 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2024 209,524 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2023 185,887 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2023 185,887 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 160,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 135,993 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 135,993 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 118,719 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 118,719 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 99,493 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 74,394 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 45,981 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 27,733 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 27,732 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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LA12 VVO is a 2012 Volvo S80 in Black with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LA12 VVO, 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 LA12 VVO registered?

LA12 VVO is a 2012 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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