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S10 DKP

2012 Volvo V40

Bronze Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

24,715 mi
Last recorded24,715 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS10 DKP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 24,715 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Primary grooves and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Primary grooves and sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2024 24,044 miles

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

Fail 27 Dec 2024 24,040 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2023 23,106 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 21,661 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2022 19,806 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 14,495 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 12,979 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 12,699 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 11,567 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 10,728 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 8,729 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 8,729 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2015 7,478 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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S10 DKP is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Bronze with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2012 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 75,001 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S10 DKP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 14 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was S10 DKP registered?

S10 DKP is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 December 2012.

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The MOT history for S10 DKP shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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