MOT Status
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190,303 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides protective sheaths split also (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust heatshield loose
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides protective sheaths split also (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear exhaust heatshield loose
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.24 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.86 (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.24 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.86 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear child seat fitted
emissions test conducted-emissions too clean to read
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear child seat fitted
emissions test conducted-emissions too clean to read
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3 mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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RV12 WDM is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 RV12 WDM, 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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RV12 WDM is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2012.
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