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DU12 GGA

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

174,594 mi
Last recorded174,594 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU12 GGA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 174,594 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2024 171,415 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 171,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 166,439 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 161,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 153,485 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 150,108 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 148,611 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2018 141,531 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2018 141,531 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 136,225 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 131,454 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 124,546 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2016 121,222 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 121,222 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2015 90,560 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 90,560 miles

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

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

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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DU12 GGA is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 2012 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 71,329 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 DU12 GGA, 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 DU12 GGA registered?

DU12 GGA is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 April 2012.

Is DU12 GGA safe to buy?

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