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Volvo S80

Black · Petrol · 2002 · 2,435 cc

S12 OAWMOT history

S12 OAW is a black petrol Volvo S80 first used on 9 Jul 2002. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 124,497 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
124,497 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,671 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 OAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S80
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,435 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
9 Jul 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 OAW was last recorded at 124,497 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 652 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jan 2022: 115,204 miles, lower than 125,492 miles on 15 Dec 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
123,845 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
652 miles
Average per year
3,671 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 124,497 miles
  • 2025 – 123,845 miles
  • 2024 – 123,071 miles
  • 2023 – 121,255 miles
  • 2022 – 115,205 miles
  • 2020 – 125,492 miles
  • 2019 – 118,680 miles
  • 2018 – 117,133 miles
  • 2017 – 115,692 miles
  • 2016 – 114,598 miles
  • 2015 – 114,063 miles
  • 2014 – 111,291 miles
  • 2013 – 104,222 miles
  • 2012 – 94,614 miles
  • 2011 – 88,177 miles
  • 2010 – 85,830 miles
  • 2009 – 81,946 miles
  • 2008 – 76,058 miles
  • 2007 – 66,130 miles
  • 2006 – 52,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass124,497 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2013

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass124,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    124,497 miles
    Test number
    650747875218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail124,497 miles (+652)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,497 miles
    Test number
    995917166032
    • Repaired at testCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass123,845 miles (+774)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    123,845 miles
    Test number
    689526068617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass123,071 miles (+1,816)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    123,071 miles
    Test number
    673282150235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass121,255 miles (+6,050)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    121,255 miles
    Test number
    556800673439
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass115,205 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    115,205 miles
    Test number
    756769051941
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail115,204 miles (-10,288)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,204 miles
    Test number
    658686641161
    • MajorOffside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass125,492 miles (+6,812)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    125,492 miles
    Test number
    756828297701
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass118,680 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    118,680 miles
    Test number
    848158109860
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail118,680 miles (+1,547)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,680 miles
    Test number
    664841820669
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass117,133 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    117,133 miles
    Test number
    906953833455
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper rubber condition

  12. Fail117,133 miles (+1,441)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,133 miles
    Test number
    545093500014
    • Repaired at testCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper rubber condition

  13. Pass115,692 miles (+1,094)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    115,692 miles
    Test number
    540774966675
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper rubber condition
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryEml lamp on

  14. Pass114,598 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    114,598 miles
    Test number
    983675515500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail114,598 miles (+535)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,598 miles
    Test number
    423739971524
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement of front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass114,063 miles (+2,772)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    114,063 miles
    Test number
    259236225141
    • NoteOffside front tyre is worn close to limit on inside edge

  17. Pass111,291 miles (+220)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    111,291 miles
    Test number
    245187344446
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAdditional lamp in Nearside rear door inop

  18. Fail111,071 miles (+6,849)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,071 miles
    Test number
    207464834149
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteAdditional lamp in Nearside rear door inop

  19. Fail104,222 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,222 miles
    Test number
    236386953438
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass104,222 miles (+9,608)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    104,222 miles
    Test number
    379456953140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass94,614 miles (+6,437)
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    94,614 miles
    Test number
    487006312111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass88,177 miles (+2,347)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    88,177 miles
    Test number
    588748051154
    • NoteBoth Front Brake Hoses Perished

  23. Pass85,830 miles (+3,884)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    85,830 miles
    Test number
    232789350197
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  24. Pass81,946 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    81,946 miles
    Test number
    270157169464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail81,795 miles (+5,737)2 failures2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,795 miles
    Test number
    880198049100
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass76,058 miles (+9,928)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    76,058 miles
    Test number
    120601348159
    • NoteExhaust poor rear section
    • NoteFront tyres low
    • NoteUnable to see any play in lower ball joints
    • NoteWear in inner rack joints

  27. Fail66,130 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,130 miles
    Test number
    183559147164
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  28. Pass66,130 miles (+13,669)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    66,130 miles
    Test number
    820109747103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass52,461 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    52,461 miles
    Test number
    474774766110
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S12 OAW

Does S12 OAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 OAW is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 OAW?
The MOT on S12 OAW is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 OAW done?
S12 OAW was recorded at 124,497 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 3,671 miles a year.
Has S12 OAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 OAW has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S12 OAW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S12 OAW find?
S12 OAW passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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