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FD61 KPA

2012 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,389 mi
Last recorded73,389 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD61 KPA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 73,389 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 70,080 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 68,011 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 65,611 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 61,647 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2021 55,906 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 55,906 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake hose see fail items (1.2.1 (g))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2019 52,636 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2018 48,634 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut in wall no cords visible (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cut in tyre wall no cords (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides 3 mm of pad remaining (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 44,414 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on edges

Rear Both tyres wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2017 37,516 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 37,516 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicators not working Both (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 28,985 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 22,476 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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FD61 KPA is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol 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 FD61 KPA, 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 FD61 KPA registered?

FD61 KPA is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is FD61 KPA safe to buy?

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