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SL12 LHU

2012 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,292 mi
Last recorded94,292 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 LHU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 94,292 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 84,160 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 71,877 miles

Front wiper blades smearing

Fail 26 Jun 2017 71,877 miles

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

Front wiper blades smearing

Pass 23 Jun 2016 58,366 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 58,366 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 42,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 LHU is a 2012 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LHU, 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 SL12 LHU registered?

SL12 LHU is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 June 2012.

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