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DF12 KLV

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,726 mi
Last recorded81,726 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 KLV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 81,726 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2025 73,984 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 73,984 miles

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

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 66,586 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2024 66,540 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working high viz (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction PHONE HOLDER IN DIRECT VIEW (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure half held with gaffa tape (0.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2023 58,497 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 58,497 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 56,168 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 53,231 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2020 51,045 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2020 51,044 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 47,020 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 43,096 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 38,774 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 29,070 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 23,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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DF12 KLV is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DF12 KLV, 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 DF12 KLV registered?

DF12 KLV is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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