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LO07 KEY

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,937 mi
Last recorded88,937 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO07 KEY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 88,937 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 87,393 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 87,363 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 17 May 2021 82,473 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2020 79,040 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 79,040 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 70,678 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2019 70,678 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 58,876 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2017 50,382 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 40,136 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 29,723 miles

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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LO07 KEY is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LO07 KEY, 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 LO07 KEY registered?

LO07 KEY is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 May 2012.

Is LO07 KEY safe to buy?

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