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AU12 OTZ

2012 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

58,629 mi
Last recorded58,629 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 OTZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2025 58,629 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 54,984 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2024 54,984 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 50,118 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 47,236 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 44,846 miles

both rear tyres low , cracking around tread 205/50/17 budget

front brake pads low

Pass 2 Mar 2020 43,324 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 41,181 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 38,664 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 36,432 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 33,458 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 30,521 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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AU12 OTZ is a 2012 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AU12 OTZ, 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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What year was AU12 OTZ registered?

AU12 OTZ is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 March 2012.

Is AU12 OTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 OTZ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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