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SK12 HVB

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

68,282 mi
Last recorded68,282 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 HVB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 68,282 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 67,381 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2023 65,959 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 62,336 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 58,220 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 55,967 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 51,178 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 46,353 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 46,270 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 34,684 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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SK12 HVB is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 SK12 HVB, 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

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What year was SK12 HVB registered?

SK12 HVB is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is SK12 HVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK12 HVB shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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