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DM03 LEM

2012 Volvo S40

White Petrol 2521cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

107,750 mi
Last recorded107,750 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDM03 LEM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,521cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2026 107,750 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 107,223 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 106,440 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 104,892 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 104,622 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 103,395 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 103,390 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 88,113 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Apr 2019 88,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 73,112 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 73,112 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2017 61,854 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 May 2016 47,814 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 35,042 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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DM03 LEM is a 2012 Volvo S40 in White with a 2,521cc 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 DM03 LEM, 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 DM03 LEM registered?

DM03 LEM is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is DM03 LEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DM03 LEM 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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