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SL12 LYU

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,154 mi
Last recorded53,154 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL12 LYU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 53,154 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2025 42,497 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 40,319 miles

all pads wearing thin

front sub frame heavily corroded

power steering pipes heavily corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2024 40,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front sub frame heavily corroded

power steering pipes heavily corroded

all pads wearing thin

Pass 26 Jun 2023 37,442 miles

front pads 3-4mm

both rear outer brake flexi covers perished

Pass 21 Jun 2022 35,102 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slight kerb damage

front pads 3-4mm advice changed at next service

Fail 20 Jun 2022 35,102 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slight kerb damage

front pads 3-4mm advice changed at next service

Pass 17 Jun 2021 32,250 miles

undertrays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

Fail 17 Jun 2021 32,250 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

Pass 5 Jun 2020 30,416 miles

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

undertrays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

Fail 5 Jun 2020 30,416 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @2mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted (unable to fully inspect)

Pass 24 Jun 2019 27,598 miles

Front pads low and discs lipped

Offside Front tyre low and worn on outer edge

Pass 28 Jun 2018 22,872 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 18,878 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 16,034 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 12,218 miles

both front tyre tread depths approx 3mm (205/50x17 93w Continental Sport Contact2)

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 LYU is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LYU, 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 LYU registered?

SL12 LYU is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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