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Volvo S80

Blue · Petrol · 1999 · 2,783 cc

S12 REFMOT history

S12 REF is a blue petrol Volvo S80 first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 33 MOT tests, with 148,511 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
148,511 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
33
22 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,786 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 REF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S80
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,783 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 REF was last recorded at 148,511 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,508 miles · 29 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
4,786 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,511 miles
  • 2025 – 147,522 miles
  • 2024 – 144,695 miles
  • 2023 – 141,728 miles
  • 2022 – 138,247 miles
  • 2021 – 135,330 miles
  • 2020 – 134,789 miles
  • 2019 – 130,616 miles
  • 2018 – 125,989 miles
  • 2017 – 119,759 miles
  • 2016 – 113,305 miles
  • 2015 – 107,336 miles
  • 2014 – 100,153 miles
  • 2013 – 94,448 miles
  • 2012 – 87,791 miles
  • 2011 – 82,226 miles
  • 2010 – 75,792 miles
  • 2009 – 70,688 miles
  • 2008 – 66,750 miles
  • 2007 – 62,671 miles
  • 2006 – 54,969 miles
  • 2005 – 46,955 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,511 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault

    Failure4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Rear number plate faded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

33 tests since 26 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,511 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    148,511 miles
    Test number
    266350939287
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail148,510 miles (+2)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,510 miles
    Test number
    309250878927
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail148,508 miles (+986)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,508 miles
    Test number
    113162613455
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass147,522 miles (+2,827)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    147,522 miles
    Test number
    464074705841
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met requirements

  5. Pass144,695 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    144,695 miles
    Test number
    291440567899
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail144,695 miles (+2,967)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,695 miles
    Test number
    602134563813
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass141,728 miles (+3,481)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    141,728 miles
    Test number
    182128971650
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass138,247 miles (+2,917)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    138,247 miles
    Test number
    626466852074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass135,330 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    135,330 miles
    Test number
    641869798899
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate faded

  10. Fail135,328 miles (+539)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,328 miles
    Test number
    804906847082
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear number plate faded

  11. Pass134,789 miles (+4,173)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    134,789 miles
    Test number
    826226220642
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  12. Pass130,616 miles (+4,627)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,616 miles
    Test number
    708319375441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass125,989 miles (+6,230)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    125,989 miles
    Test number
    829248610664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass119,759 miles (+6,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    119,759 miles
    Test number
    514502039962
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass113,305 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    113,305 miles
    Test number
    100264293098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail113,305 miles (+5,969)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,305 miles
    Test number
    863396903399
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

  17. Pass107,336 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    107,336 miles
    Test number
    987654615128
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail107,336 miles (+7,183)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,336 miles
    Test number
    638753315131
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass100,153 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    100,153 miles
    Test number
    329273014140
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail100,153 miles (+5,705)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,153 miles
    Test number
    889853614112
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass94,448 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    94,448 miles
    Test number
    795803013103
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail94,447 miles (+6,656)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,447 miles
    Test number
    258212313155
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass87,791 miles (+5,565)
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    87,791 miles
    Test number
    468185812111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass82,226 miles (+6,434)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    82,226 miles
    Test number
    246375041167
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDamage to nearside front tyre outer wall

  25. Pass75,792 miles (+5,104)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,792 miles
    Test number
    254590540112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass70,688 miles (+3,938)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2010
    Odometer
    70,688 miles
    Test number
    500359819147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass66,750 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2009
    Odometer
    66,750 miles
    Test number
    402658848179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail66,746 miles (+4,075)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,746 miles
    Test number
    842130048161
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass62,671 miles (+7,702)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    62,671 miles
    Test number
    351058527244
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  30. Pass54,969 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    54,969 miles
    Test number
    363455616289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail54,969 miles (+8,014)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,969 miles
    Test number
    243015316230
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • NoteAir bag warning light on †
    • NoteRear number plate slighty discolured †

  32. Pass46,955 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    46,955 miles
    Test number
    702300415244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail46,955 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,955 miles
    Test number
    694207305246
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Questions about S12 REF

Does S12 REF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 REF is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 REF?
The MOT on S12 REF is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 REF done?
S12 REF was recorded at 148,511 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 4,786 miles a year.
Has S12 REF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 REF has failed 11 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S12 REF ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on S12 REF find?
S12 REF passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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