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DV12 HTF

2012 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

59,010 mi
Last recorded59,010 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV12 HTF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 59,010 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 52,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And wearing on inner edge / wearing close to 2mm wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2025 52,066 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear positioned bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Tyre badly misshapen (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And wearing on inner edge / wearing close to 2mm wear bars (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 May 2024 44,075 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing And wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 39,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 32,198 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 29,844 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 29,840 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 27,965 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2019 23,839 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 20,906 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 18 Apr 2017 19,193 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 16,524 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 13,825 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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DV12 HTF is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DV12 HTF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DV12 HTF registered?

DV12 HTF is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 April 2012.

Is DV12 HTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV12 HTF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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