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YP12 LRL

2012 Volvo S80

Grey Diesel 2401cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,880 mi
Last recorded123,880 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo S8081,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP12 LRL
MakeVolvo
ModelS80
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,401cc
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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 123,880 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Nov 2023 112,901 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 101,515 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 91,689 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2021 91,687 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 85,541 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 85,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 72,940 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 62,290 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 62,277 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 57,069 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 49,637 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 49,622 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 41,664 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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YP12 LRL is a 2012 Volvo S80 in Grey with a 2,401cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YP12 LRL, 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 YP12 LRL registered?

YP12 LRL is a 2012 Volvo S80, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is YP12 LRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP12 LRL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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