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AV12 UFD

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

226,255 mi
Last recorded226,255 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 UFD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 226,255 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2026 226,255 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 213,324 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear and n/s/f (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 212,771 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 203,887 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 203,875 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 192,822 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2023 192,820 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Feb 2022 180,364 miles

Nearside Front Inner CV boot split

Fail 2 Feb 2022 180,361 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner CV boot split

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 179,199 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 166,014 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 153,271 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2018 153,251 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2017 137,830 miles

plastic under body guards obscuring view

Fail 13 Oct 2017 137,830 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

plastic under body guards obscuring view

Pass 14 Oct 2016 122,116 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 122,114 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 111,710 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2015 111,710 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 May 2015 99,788 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 May 2015 99,788 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 UFD is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 UFD, 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 UFD is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 June 2012.

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