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DE12 XZL

2012 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

8,158 mi
Last recorded8,158 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 XZL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 8,158 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 7,843 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 7,784 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 7,703 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2022 7,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 7,387 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 6,041 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 5,327 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 13 Apr 2018 4,406 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 4,406 miles

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

Nearside Front side repeater slightly insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2017 3,499 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 2,701 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 2,699 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall marked in yellow chalk (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 1,942 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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DE12 XZL is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DE12 XZL, 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 DE12 XZL registered?

DE12 XZL is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is DE12 XZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE12 XZL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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