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S4 OVO

2012 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

122,449 mi
Last recorded122,449 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo V4075,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 OVO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 122,449 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2025 121,394 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2025 121,392 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2023 113,220 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 103,066 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2021 92,736 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 87,522 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge AND REAR -FOUR TYRES WORN CLOSE LEGAL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Dec 2019 79,956 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2019 66,594 miles

EMISSIONS TOO CLEAN

Pass 12 Apr 2018 57,341 miles

Diesel emissions passed, 0.08K T/C, oil temp probe was used

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 57,331 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly damaged A (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Diesel emissions passed, 0.08K T/C, oil temp probe was used

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 37,939 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 35,137 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 28,213 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S4 OVO is a 2012 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc 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 S4 OVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S4 OVO registered?

S4 OVO is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 November 2012.

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