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AK12 AEG

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

200,389 mi
Last recorded200,389 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 AEG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 200,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2024 200,389 miles

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2023 183,437 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Dec 2022 165,126 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2021 147,312 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 116,649 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 77,139 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 61,121 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre inner worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also inner worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2017 54,061 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 48,610 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 42,538 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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AK12 AEG is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AK12 AEG, 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.

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AK12 AEG is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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