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DF12 KMG

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

30,449 mi
Last recorded30,449 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF12 KMG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 30,449 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 29,793 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 28,926 miles

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 14 Jun 2023 27,381 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 21 Jun 2022 26,403 miles

covers fitted obscuring components

Fail 21 Jun 2022 26,403 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

covers fitted obscuring components

Pass 9 Jun 2021 23,502 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wall cracking

covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 5 Jun 2020 22,641 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted concealing testable items.

Pass 10 Jun 2019 20,613 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 19,255 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))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 17,794 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 16,037 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 14,121 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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DF12 KMG is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 DF12 KMG, 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 KMG registered?

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

Is DF12 KMG safe to buy?

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