MOT Status
ValidMileage
128,628 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted/corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted/corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split(excessive movement under braking) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split(excessive movement under braking) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted/corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald Inner edge. Tread on 2mm 205/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
nearside front tyre on 1.6mm on innter edge
nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on innter edge
offside front tyre on 1.6mm on innter edge
Nearside Rear 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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV12 VUB is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver 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 FV12 VUB, 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 VUB registered?
FV12 VUB is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 April 2012.
Is FV12 VUB safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV12 VUB 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.
Does FV12 VUB have outstanding finance?
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