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DA12 CBY

2012 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

127,216 mi
Last recorded127,216 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA12 CBY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 127,216 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2025 127,197 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 120,841 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 3 Oct 2024 120,841 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 111,517 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2023 111,517 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 9 Sep 2022 102,075 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No cords at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 96,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 96,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 90,642 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 90,641 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 86,427 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2019 86,427 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 80,836 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 80,836 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 72,163 miles

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge/shoulder

Pass 27 Jul 2016 63,619 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 63,619 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 56,775 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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DA12 CBY is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 DA12 CBY, 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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What year was DA12 CBY registered?

DA12 CBY is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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