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RK12 ZHR

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

139,501 mi
Last recorded139,501 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK12 ZHR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 139,501 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 139,501 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 127,096 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2024 127,096 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 114,330 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 Apr 2023 114,330 miles

Offside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Apr 2022 103,330 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

grease escaping from o/s outer driveshaft boot

Fail 14 Apr 2022 103,328 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall damaged to cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

grease escaping from o/s outer driveshaft boot

Pass 13 Apr 2021 90,132 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge slightly worn. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Apr 2020 82,355 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 77,298 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 68,973 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 68,973 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 59,121 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 48,947 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2016 48,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2015 37,220 miles

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

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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RK12 ZHR is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 RK12 ZHR, 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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RK12 ZHR is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 March 2012.

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