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RE12 FHT

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

110,775 mi
Last recorded110,775 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE12 FHT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 110,775 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 103,046 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 11 Aug 2025 103,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 95,165 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2023 86,572 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 77,219 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 70,813 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 70,813 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 69,944 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 67,190 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 59,483 miles

Engine Covers fitted concealing components

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

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

Under Trays fitted concealing components

Pass 21 Jun 2017 53,978 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 15 Jun 2016 44,583 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 31,721 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 FHT is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FHT, 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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What year was RE12 FHT registered?

RE12 FHT is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is RE12 FHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE12 FHT shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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