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AV12 VMW

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

133,787 mi
Last recorded133,787 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 133,787 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 128,289 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 123,359 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Feb 2024 123,359 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 116,682 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 116,653 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to flat tyre (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2022 110,127 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 102,739 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2021 102,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 95,968 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 88,260 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 88,245 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 80,658 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 80,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside & nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 17 May 2016 71,527 miles

Item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 4 Jun 2015 65,078 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 VMW is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VMW, 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 VMW is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 May 2012.

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