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SY12 PWL

2012 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

198,366 mi
Last recorded198,366 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY12 PWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 198,366 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

undertrays and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 22 Oct 2024 183,872 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear both side (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 151,672 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 128,854 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 128,796 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 105,422 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2021 105,222 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side no effort at wheel (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 87,321 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 82,167 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 75,387 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2018 63,898 miles

Front tyres rubbing inside edges n/s and o/s

Fail 7 Feb 2018 63,897 miles

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)

Front tyres rubbing inside edges n/s and o/s

Pass 2 Feb 2017 53,386 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 53,386 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 40,832 miles

Nearside Front tyre slight feathering inside edge

Offside Rear tyre nail in tread

both n/s wheels slight dents inner rim

Pass 18 Feb 2015 23,249 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 23,248 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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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SY12 PWL is a 2012 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SY12 PWL, 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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SY12 PWL is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 May 2012.

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