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LA12 VWV

2012 Volvo S80

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

60,321 mi
Last recorded60,321 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo S8081,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA12 VWV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2023 60,321 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 57,147 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 57,147 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 53,685 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 51,829 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 47,918 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 47,918 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 45,123 miles

Front brake pads wearing low

Pass 28 Feb 2017 39,325 miles

Front Tyres both side's edge worn

Nearside Rear Tyre side wall rubber cut

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 31,028 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 May 2015 24,594 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 VWV is a 2012 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LA12 VWV, 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 VWV registered?

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

Is LA12 VWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA12 VWV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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