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SL12 LHN

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,555 mi
Last recorded108,555 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 LHN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 108,555 miles

Age related under body corrosion

Nearside Front washer in operative but enough to cover screen off offside washer

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Fail 7 Mar 2025 108,520 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Age related under body corrosion

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2024 101,039 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2024 100,944 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 91,981 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2023 91,981 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2023 91,813 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 90,586 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 89,587 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 89,569 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2020 88,683 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 86,074 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 24 Jun 2019 86,038 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 18 Jun 2018 81,248 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 31 May 2017 76,405 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 60,269 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 38,508 miles

rear tyres perished and worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Mar 2015 36,245 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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SL12 LHN is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SL12 LHN, 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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SL12 LHN is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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