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VA12 DXV

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

196,164 mi
Last recorded196,164 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 DXV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 196,164 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 12 May 2025 196,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 169,838 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 146,692 miles
Fail 19 May 2023 146,690 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 122,550 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 98,680 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 73,366 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 52,565 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 33,977 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 27,761 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S AND O/S AND O/S REAR ON INNER EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2015 21,534 miles

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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VA12 DXV is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA12 DXV, 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 VA12 DXV registered?

VA12 DXV is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 July 2012.

Is VA12 DXV safe to buy?

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