2012 Volvo S80 2.4L Diesel · OU62 WBE
2012 Volvo S80 (2.4L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2012. Recorded mileage 130,229 miles. MOT valid until 22 Jun 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S80
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 22 Jun 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,229 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OU62 WBE Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/06/2026
- 130,229 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OU62 WBE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Volvo S80 (OU62 WBE) between June 2024 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 10 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
OU62 WBE Mileage History
- 13/06/2024113,626 mi
- 13/06/2024113,626 mi
- 13/06/2025122,828 mi+9,202 mi
- 14/06/2025122,832 mi+4 mi
- 10/06/2026130,229 mi+7,397 mi
Average of roughly 8,337 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo Volvo S80 (Gen 2)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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- Fuel dilution on D5 diesel - rising oil and runaway idle riskSerious
DVSA’s recall record for the S80 of this era states plainly that oil could rise above maximum from overfilling and/or fuel dilution, letting the engine hold or increase speed after the throttle is released and, in extreme cases, run on after switch-off. Owners' Club threads on the 2.0D/D5 cars show the day-to-day version: a rough, shaking idle where the members immediately suspect a leaking injector - at roughly £300 a time. Short urban runs made it a fleet-killer; verify oil history on any diesel you test.
- Sunroof and body drain water leaks into sills and footwellsModerate
The Owners' Club has S80 owners chasing sloshing in the driver’s sill and a soaked rear footwell with no obvious entry, one discovering windscreen-edge leaks tracking into the cabin. FnF’s Volvo drain guide sets out the mechanical reason: on the S80/V70/XC70 generation the front sunroof drains exit behind the front wheels through a 90-degree elbow that clogs or slips off, while rear drains dump into the trunk area. Water in the footwell soaks wiring looms and the amplifier under the seat, turning a £50 clean-out into a four-figure electrical repair.
- Diesel injector wear causing rough idle and high repair billsModerate
On the 2.0D and five-cylinder diesels, Volvo Owners' Club threads describe exactly what fleet life does to these injectors: a rough idle with vibration you can feel through the seats, and member advice to confirm which cylinder before paying around £300 a injector plus labour. The cheap first step is a proper diagnostic - leaking-back testing rather than guessing - because misdiagnosed injectors lead owners to replace pumps and sensors unnecessarily. Buy with injector test records and it stops being a worry.
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