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RF61 ESO

2012 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

194,787 mi
Last recorded194,787 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF61 ESO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 194,787 miles

Nearside Rear shock rusty

Offside Rear shock rusty

Pass 4 Dec 2024 193,298 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Dec 2023 190,983 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 190,982 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Tread is bald on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre low tread and unevenly worn

Pass 12 Dec 2022 180,332 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 169,685 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Dec 2021 169,685 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 Nov 2020 160,656 miles

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

Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2020 160,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster inoperative. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high Adjuster inoperative. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Under-tray(s) fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2019 145,612 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 145,609 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 134,114 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged both rear hoses (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre slightly misshapen

Pass 7 Jun 2017 122,349 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 109,816 miles

item removed from windscreen prior to test

nearside and offside front tyres wearing hard on inner edge

Pass 8 Jun 2015 98,289 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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RF61 ESO is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RF61 ESO, 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 RF61 ESO registered?

RF61 ESO is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 January 2012.

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