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BF12 DYW

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,726 mi
Last recorded108,726 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 DYW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 108,726 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 101,177 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 97,632 miles

Rear Exhaust box casing corroded.

Undertrays fitted.

Pass 28 Jun 2023 94,040 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater on the wind mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 94,040 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour bulb white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured side repeater on the wind mirror (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2022 90,762 miles

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2022 90,742 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 84,189 miles

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Jun 2021 84,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both sides

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively disc (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 20 May 2020 74,400 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 67,915 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2019 67,915 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 58,220 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 58,220 miles

Offside 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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 48,916 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 41,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 31,643 miles

nearside front tyre splitting in tread area

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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BF12 DYW is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel 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 BF12 DYW, 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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BF12 DYW is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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