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DC12 HRU

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,824 mi
Last recorded117,824 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC12 HRU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 117,824 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 117,824 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 116,810 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Rear Corrosion under vehicle components

Pass 15 Nov 2022 113,066 miles

Rear Corrosion under vehicle

Fail 15 Nov 2022 113,066 miles

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

Rear Corrosion under vehicle

Pass 3 Nov 2021 107,505 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 107,505 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 97,336 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2019 92,972 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 86,631 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 68,084 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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DC12 HRU is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 DC12 HRU, 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 DC12 HRU registered?

DC12 HRU is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 March 2012.

Is DC12 HRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC12 HRU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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