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FV12 VUB

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,628 mi
Last recorded128,628 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 VUB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 128,628 miles

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))

Pass 10 Jan 2025 127,106 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly pitted/corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2025 127,106 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 122,510 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2023 119,415 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 119,415 miles

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))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 112,612 miles

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))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 108,642 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 99,890 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 99,890 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 84,146 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 69,974 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 67,572 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2016 53,486 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 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.

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What year was FV12 VUB registered?

FV12 VUB is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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