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RV12 WDT

2012 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

227,355 mi
Last recorded227,355 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV12 WDT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 227,355 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2025 209,551 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play and os (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 209,551 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play and os (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 194,314 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 194,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 179,476 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

slight oil leak gearbox area

Pass 3 Feb 2022 158,415 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 142,613 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 124,437 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 105,104 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 89,065 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 89,065 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2017 72,345 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 57,839 miles

offside front tyre worn to legal limit (205/50 17 W) 'Michelin'

Pass 14 Feb 2015 46,026 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 WDT is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WDT, 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 RV12 WDT registered?

RV12 WDT is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 March 2012.

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