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LR12 KTU

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

150,169 mi
Last recorded150,169 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR12 KTU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 150,169 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air freshener from rear view mirror ()

Central Front Radiator support frame broken

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 141,197 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Feb 2024 126,382 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Mar 2023 110,688 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 95,134 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 95,134 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 84,042 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2020 77,813 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 66,232 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 54,403 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 41,992 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 31,975 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 25,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2015 25,126 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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LR12 KTU is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LR12 KTU, 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 LR12 KTU registered?

LR12 KTU is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is LR12 KTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR12 KTU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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