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SG12 UNU

2012 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

123,508 mi
Last recorded123,508 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S8081,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 UNU
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 123,508 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 116,115 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2024 108,581 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 102,174 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))

Fail 20 Mar 2023 102,174 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))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 94,473 miles

no emissions detected...vehicle tested to spec..0.54

Pass 24 Mar 2021 86,642 miles

no emissions detected

Pass 23 Mar 2020 78,434 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 67,944 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbones, leading bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Rim buckled

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on shoulders, both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 67,942 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush split, free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush perished, free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both wishbones, leading bushes starting to perish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Rim buckled

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear on shoulders, both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 58,616 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 47,079 miles

evidence of o/s/r brake binding ./ not binding time of test but worn brake pads more than n /s/ r

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

object in o/s/r tyre

slight smearing front wipers ./

Pass 8 Mar 2016 37,770 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on edges osf inner edge nearly bold (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 26,177 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
Full Volvo S80 reliability report

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SG12 UNU is a 2012 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SG12 UNU, 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 SG12 UNU registered?

SG12 UNU is a 2012 Volvo S80, first registered on 13 March 2012.

Is SG12 UNU safe to buy?

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