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AF12 UOX

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,498 mi
Last recorded117,498 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 UOX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 117,498 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 106,254 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2024 96,604 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 86,568 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 79,199 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 79,197 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system into caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Feb 2021 74,522 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside at upper limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre heavily wearing smooth at inner edge also inner sidewall damaged

Pass 17 Feb 2020 66,870 miles

Offside Front tyre heavily worn smooth at inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2019 58,106 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 49,141 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 38,254 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 38,231 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front nearside and offside tyres heavily worn smooth at inner edge

Pass 27 Feb 2016 26,764 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 18,653 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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AF12 UOX is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 71,329 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF12 UOX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo S40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF12 UOX registered?

AF12 UOX is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is AF12 UOX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF12 UOX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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