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NA12 DVM

2012 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

186,527 mi
Last recorded186,527 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA12 DVM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2024 186,527 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 176,206 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 176,206 miles

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 166,177 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Oct 2022 166,177 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 154,593 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2021 154,593 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 144,887 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 126,156 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 108,525 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 108,072 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 95,178 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 95,178 miles

Braking system leaking around gearbox area (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 79,153 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside & nearside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 63,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2015 63,768 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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NA12 DVM is a 2012 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 NA12 DVM, 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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NA12 DVM is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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