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SK12 VHV

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

120,705 mi
Last recorded120,705 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 VHV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2024 120,705 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2024 120,695 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2024 109,996 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 98,644 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 85,984 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 268,531 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 267,156 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 267,156 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 258,943 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 258,937 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 227,687 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 227,687 miles

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

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective locknut to track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2019 227,473 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

fanbelt cracking

n/s trackrod end siezed

Pass 4 Jan 2019 210,119 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 210,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported clips on calipers not fitted correctly (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 176,094 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 175,968 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 142,736 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside drivers mirror case damaged

Fail 21 Dec 2016 142,726 miles

Offside Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short drivers door (1.9.2b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside drivers mirror case damaged

Pass 8 Jan 2016 114,314 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 99,709 miles

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

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 VHV is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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 VHV, 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.

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What year was SK12 VHV registered?

SK12 VHV is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2012.

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