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X5 BGM

2012 Volvo S80

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

72,726 mi
Last recorded72,726 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S8081,452 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 BGM
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 72,726 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 70,274 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 69,320 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 61,201 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 57,502 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 51,907 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 45,604 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 39,401 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bushes starting to split from outer casings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 33,424 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Aug 2018 33,424 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 29,522 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

windscreen cracked but contained within an area which is not visible to the driver.

Pass 10 Aug 2016 24,435 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 18,028 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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X5 BGM is a 2012 Volvo S80 in Silver with a 1,984cc 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 X5 BGM, 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 X5 BGM registered?

X5 BGM is a 2012 Volvo S80, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is X5 BGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 BGM shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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