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ST61 LNJ

2012 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,855 mi
Last recorded70,855 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S8081,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST61 LNJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 70,855 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 64,155 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 56,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 56,097 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 50,063 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2022 50,063 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2021 44,642 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 39,402 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 39,401 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 31,624 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 24,649 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 16,633 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 14,854 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 11,442 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 7,968 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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ST61 LNJ is a 2012 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 ST61 LNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST61 LNJ registered?

ST61 LNJ is a 2012 Volvo S80, first registered on 31 January 2012.

Is ST61 LNJ safe to buy?

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