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V3 DPM

2012 Volvo S80

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,046 mi
Last recorded78,046 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S8081,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV3 DPM
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 78,046 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2025 72,485 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 66,122 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2023 59,548 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 51,030 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 46,651 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 44,049 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 37,050 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 32,287 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 25,160 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 25,160 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 19,898 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 19,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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V3 DPM is a 2012 Volvo S80 in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 V3 DPM, 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 V3 DPM registered?

V3 DPM is a 2012 Volvo S80, first registered on 8 November 2012.

Is V3 DPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for V3 DPM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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