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AV12 VMU

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,835 mi
Last recorded103,835 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 103,835 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2024 100,077 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 96,567 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2022 88,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 82,357 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 76,743 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 72,051 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2018 68,556 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 66,512 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 66,512 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 58,481 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2016 51,546 miles

Front tyres wearing very low on inner edges

Pass 27 May 2015 39,482 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 VMU is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AV12 VMU, 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 AV12 VMU registered?

AV12 VMU is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 May 2012.

Is AV12 VMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 VMU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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