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FL12 BTV

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,094 mi
Last recorded135,094 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 BTV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 135,094 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 May 2026 135,094 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 14 May 2025 127,659 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 14 May 2024 121,097 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 May 2024 121,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 4 May 2023 114,745 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2023 114,745 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 May 2022 109,488 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2021 98,150 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2020 86,320 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, wearing. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin All, wearing. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 70,580 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, wearing slightly. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 70,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Split on inner wall, 205/50-17. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both, wearing slightly. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 57,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All, wearing. (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both wearing. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 May 2018 57,886 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All, wearing. (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both wearing. (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 48,091 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 37,504 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 26,031 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FL12 BTV 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 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FL12 BTV, 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 FL12 BTV registered?

FL12 BTV is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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