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RV12 ALO

2012 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

30,584 mi
Last recorded30,584 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 ALO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 30,584 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 29,084 miles
Fail 23 May 2024 29,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 May 2023 27,674 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2022 26,608 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 25,821 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 25,397 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 25,058 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 24,361 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 23,696 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 22,402 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 20,049 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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RV12 ALO is a 2012 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RV12 ALO, 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

How do I check the history of RV12 ALO?

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What year was RV12 ALO registered?

RV12 ALO is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 May 2012.

Is RV12 ALO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV12 ALO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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