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RE12 FHB

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,190 mi
Last recorded42,190 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 FHB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Jun 2026 42,190 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 39,704 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 36,642 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 32,303 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 28,313 miles
Pass 10 May 2021 24,961 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 22,514 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 17,579 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 8,121 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 8,079 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 7,161 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 5,633 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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RE12 FHB is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RE12 FHB, 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 RE12 FHB registered?

RE12 FHB is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is RE12 FHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 FHB shows 12 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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