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FV12 VUH

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

161,668 mi
Last recorded161,668 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV12 VUH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 161,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 148,525 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 130,445 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large mounting bush split/torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement large mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 117,481 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 101,249 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 85,009 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 69,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 49,486 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 42,584 miles

Offside Front tyre perished in tread

Fail 1 May 2015 30,755 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2015 30,755 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 VUH is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VUH, 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 VUH registered?

FV12 VUH is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 May 2012.

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The MOT history for FV12 VUH shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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