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SN12 HYZ

2012 Volvo S80

Blue Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,187 mi
Last recorded92,187 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S8081,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN12 HYZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 92,187 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread/sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread/sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Feb 2026 92,187 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread/sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread/sidewall area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 87,284 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 79,971 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush starting to split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 75,037 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 69,686 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 69,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 65,554 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 61,590 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 55,793 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2019 55,793 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 48,817 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 43,815 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2016 35,557 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 26,287 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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SN12 HYZ is a 2012 Volvo S80 in Blue with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SN12 HYZ, 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 SN12 HYZ registered?

SN12 HYZ is a 2012 Volvo S80, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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