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FV12 DGZ

2012 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,224 mi
Last recorded76,224 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 DGZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 6 May 2026 76,224 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slight damage but still working fine

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

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

Pass 9 May 2025 69,062 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 66,497 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 59,545 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 57,965 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 55,794 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 46,195 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 34,568 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 33,493 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 32,417 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 30,779 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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FV12 DGZ is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FV12 DGZ, 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 FV12 DGZ registered?

FV12 DGZ is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is FV12 DGZ safe to buy?

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