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S8 VOV

2012 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,793 mi
Last recorded93,793 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S8081,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 VOV
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 93,793 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2026 93,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance unable to be tested hand brake stuck on (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 91,912 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 89,785 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 88,138 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 85,112 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 82,480 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2020 80,552 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy drive shaft bearing? (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 73,805 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 67,138 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 61,153 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 47,620 miles

Front both sides worn edgey

Pass 20 Mar 2015 41,302 miles

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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S8 VOV is a 2012 Volvo S80 in Silver 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 S8 VOV, 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 S8 VOV registered?

S8 VOV is a 2012 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is S8 VOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 VOV 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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