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AO61 UGD

2012 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

204,293 mi
Last recorded204,293 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO61 UGD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 204,293 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 204,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2024 181,741 miles

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam. / air freshener , below rear view mirror . Camera relocated to left behind mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 181,737 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached Pin broken (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test Dash cam. / air freshener , below rear view mirror . Camera relocated to left behind mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 149,579 miles

warning light on dash says boot open/o/s steering rack gaiter twisted

Fail 11 Aug 2023 149,567 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

warning light on dash says boot open/o/s steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 17 Mar 2022 111,991 miles

Coolant tank low

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 88,971 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s rear and o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 85,665 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres distorted across tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres distorted on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 76,812 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 65,664 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs inner face worn (3.5.1i)

No dipstick, so unable to test oil temperature for Diesel smoke test

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2017 55,308 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 46,126 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre inner wall deteriorated/perished

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jan 2015 37,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre inner wall slightly deteriorated

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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AO61 UGD is a 2012 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AO61 UGD, 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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AO61 UGD is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 January 2012.

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