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M7 PAF

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,960 mi
Last recorded44,960 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM7 PAF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 9 Sep 2025 44,960 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 43,902 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 42,934 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 42,024 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 40,741 miles

Emissions test carried out, zero emissions detected - too clean to record reading

Pass 22 Sep 2020 39,082 miles

zero emissions

Pass 18 Sep 2019 35,644 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 31,308 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 26,100 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 20,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 15,884 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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M7 PAF is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 M7 PAF, 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 M7 PAF registered?

M7 PAF is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 September 2012.

Is M7 PAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M7 PAF shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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