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LT12 FHN

2012 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,664 mi
Last recorded118,664 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT12 FHN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 118,664 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap not attached (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2026 118,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed check strap not attached (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 107,299 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 91,678 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 79,730 miles

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

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

Fume smell under bonnet.

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Close to MOT Limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 68,230 miles

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

Front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fume smell under bonnet

Fail 17 Dec 2021 67,889 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Front Tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Fume smell under bonnet

Pass 18 Dec 2020 59,746 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 55,472 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear ridge all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Jan 2019 46,980 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear ridge all discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 39,037 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges (not within measured area) but advise replacement

Pass 17 Feb 2017 29,522 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 25,787 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 25,786 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 24,171 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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LT12 FHN is a 2012 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LT12 FHN, 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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LT12 FHN is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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