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AU12 UWT

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

65,864 mi
Last recorded65,864 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 UWT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 65,864 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 62,975 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 62,975 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 57,539 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2024 57,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 49,816 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 49,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 43,363 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test From rear view mirror ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within thee tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking within the tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 40,299 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 39,957 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 39,955 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated covered in brake fluid (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking caliper (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 39,811 miles

Offside Front door check strap broken

Pass 7 Feb 2018 37,644 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 32,622 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 27,555 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 27,555 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 21,812 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 UWT is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UWT, 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 AU12 UWT registered?

AU12 UWT is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 April 2012.

Is AU12 UWT safe to buy?

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