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LS12 KHL

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

169,576 mi
Last recorded169,576 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 KHL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 169,576 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 155,701 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 140,357 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2023 122,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 104,707 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 90,085 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 84,268 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 80,441 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2019 80,441 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 71,222 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 59,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm central tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm central tread and bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak gearbox area ()

Pass 14 May 2016 46,177 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 35,681 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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LS12 KHL is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 LS12 KHL, 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 LS12 KHL registered?

LS12 KHL is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 May 2012.

Is LS12 KHL safe to buy?

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