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WJ12 UHL

2012 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,168 mi
Last recorded96,168 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S8081,452 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 UHL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 96,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

n/s and o/s head light lens deteriorated slightly

n/s and o/s steering track rod end ball joint dust cover perished slightly

n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm ball joint dust cover perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r suspension coil spring corroded slightly

Pass 17 Jan 2025 93,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2024 89,792 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s/f and o/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

n/s and o/s track rod end boot perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r anti roll bar bushes perished slightly

n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm bushes perished slightly

Pass 3 Feb 2023 84,833 miles

n/s/r tyre perished slightly/ worn slightly more on edge

Pass 4 Feb 2022 79,638 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 76,812 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 75,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 70,404 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 63,774 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 56,584 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 48,532 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 49,439 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 39,426 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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WJ12 UHL is a 2012 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 1,997cc 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 WJ12 UHL, 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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WJ12 UHL is a 2012 Volvo S80, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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