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S17 PMF

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests42 (31 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate73.8%

Mileage

121,971 mi
Last recorded121,971 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS17 PMF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

31 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 121,971 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2026 169,365 miles

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 169,362 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 55,810 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 117,711 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2025 117,711 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 155,890 miles

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2025 155,888 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened various suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 48,868 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2024 112,476 miles

Front brake pads, wearing thin

all brake discs, slight lip

Fail 3 May 2024 112,476 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake pads, wearing thin

all brake discs, slight lip

Pass 25 Mar 2024 147,231 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2024 147,185 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 48,065 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 107,832 miles

Front brake pads, wearing thin

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear brake pads, close to limit

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2023 139,519 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 139,464 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 46,302 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 99,550 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 134,050 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 45,583 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 129,591 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 91,297 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 44,137 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 123,984 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 123,984 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG LIGHT ON (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 41,708 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 78,085 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 120,664 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 120,660 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 37,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 68,376 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 119,375 miles

too clean to register emmisions test

Fail 1 May 2018 119,339 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

too clean to register emmisions test

Pass 17 Aug 2017 34,410 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 112,765 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 112,764 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 30,993 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 101,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 24,553 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 80,421 miles

Plastic under tray on n/s damaged

Fail 16 Jan 2015 80,421 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Plastic under tray on n/s damaged

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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S17 PMF is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 42 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S17 PMF, 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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S17 PMF is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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