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SH62 VTP

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,532 mi
Last recorded113,532 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH62 VTP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 113,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 110,505 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2024 106,424 miles

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

coolant tank pressure cap

Pass 30 Jan 2023 102,865 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 99,159 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 94,356 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 90,054 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2019 84,687 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 80,223 miles

FRONT BRAKE DSICS SLIGHTLY WARPED

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 80,222 miles

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

FRONT BRAKE DSICS SLIGHTLY WARPED

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear brake slightly sticky

Pass 17 Oct 2017 66,632 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 66,632 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 56,267 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 56,267 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 42,600 miles

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

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

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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SH62 VTP is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc 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 SH62 VTP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SH62 VTP?

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What year was SH62 VTP registered?

SH62 VTP is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 November 2012.

Is SH62 VTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH62 VTP shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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