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AV12 HKP

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,948 mi
Last recorded144,948 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 HKP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 144,948 miles

Front Radiator cross member corroded

Fail 16 Jan 2026 144,948 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both (4.7.2 (a))

Front Radiator cross member corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2025 138,946 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 134,488 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 129,428 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 123,163 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 123,163 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 118,959 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 116,205 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 109,851 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 2 Feb 2018 100,349 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED & WORN.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 100,349 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS LIPPED & WORN.

NSF TYRE 2-3MM CLOSE TO CORDS ON INNER EDGE

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)

OSF TYRE 2-3 MM CLOSE TO CORDS ON INNER EDGE.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 96,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mil (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner drive shaft boot split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mil (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2017 96,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Inner drive shaft boot split

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mil (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner drive shaft boot split

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mil (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 84,998 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 63,811 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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AV12 HKP is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AV12 HKP, 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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AV12 HKP is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 April 2012.

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