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DE12 XZN

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,407 mi
Last recorded118,407 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 XZN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2025 118,407 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 111,286 miles

Front Lower Radiator support corroded.

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 105,011 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2023 105,011 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 98,437 miles

Condensation in nearside front headlamp

Fluctuation felt through brake pedal

Nearside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Jun 2021 92,571 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside outer sill cover missing

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 89,854 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 89,854 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position wont open or close (6.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2019 84,315 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 73,227 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 51,395 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 28,028 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 14,643 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 14,643 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 XZN is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver 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 XZN, 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 DE12 XZN registered?

DE12 XZN is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2012.

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