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LV12 ATX

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

120,170 mi
Last recorded120,170 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 ATX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 120,170 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2026 120,170 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Apr 2025 110,392 miles

Nearside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 101,252 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2024 101,251 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 92,314 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 85,255 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 84,484 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

all under body cover fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2020 80,866 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2020 80,866 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged 205/50/17 93w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 May 2019 71,518 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 71,518 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 59,504 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 May 2018 59,504 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Repeater lens / reflector damaged.. (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 May 2017 46,342 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 36,674 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 28,275 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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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LV12 ATX is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LV12 ATX, 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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LV12 ATX is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 July 2012.

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