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FR12 LFO

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,607 mi
Last recorded168,607 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR12 LFO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 168,607 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 149,187 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 132,101 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2024 132,101 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 118,410 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 118,410 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 108,904 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 108,895 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2020 106,566 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 102,617 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 98,596 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 83,991 miles

osr tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2016 65,658 miles

stone chips in front screen

Pass 3 Jun 2015 48,138 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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FR12 LFO is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 FR12 LFO, 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 FR12 LFO registered?

FR12 LFO is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 June 2012.

Is FR12 LFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FR12 LFO 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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