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FT12 OOY

2012 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,019 mi
Last recorded185,019 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT12 OOY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 185,019 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Jun 2026 185,006 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 May 2025 173,334 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 151,472 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 126,326 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 100,303 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 74,155 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 55,482 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 51,850 miles

both rear tyres showing signs of wear on edges

Pass 9 Apr 2018 48,225 miles

Tyre has a cut deep enough to reach the ply or cords but not in excess of the requirements.

Fail 9 Apr 2018 48,225 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Tyre has a cut deep enough to reach the ply or cords but not in excess of the requirements.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 44,884 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 44,884 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 40,244 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 35,337 miles

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

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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FT12 OOY is a 2012 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FT12 OOY, 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 FT12 OOY registered?

FT12 OOY is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 May 2012.

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