VOLVO S40 AV12ZTF has 17 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2012 VOLVO S40 has Passed 12 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 133,377 miles 6 months ago on Monday 27th October 2025 at 12:44.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Monday 16th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

AV12ZTF MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED16TH NOVEMBER 2026133,377 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED12TH NOVEMBER 202416TH NOVEMBER 2025121,565 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
FAILED11TH NOVEMBER 2024121,565 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 202316TH NOVEMBER 2024106,553 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge On 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED15TH NOVEMBER 2023106,547 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Windscreen Damaged But Not Adversely Affecting Driver's View (3.2 (a) (i))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge On 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED17TH NOVEMBER 202216TH NOVEMBER 202386,706 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Fog Lamps Not Working
  2. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Front Inner Outer (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED17TH NOVEMBER 202286,706 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Power Steering Pipe/hose Leaking To Lower Reservoir (2.1.5 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Front Service Brake Excessively Fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
  5. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Brake Fluid Close To Minimum Mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Front Fog Lamps Not Working
  8. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Front Inner Outer (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED17TH MARCH 202226TH MARCH 202378,083 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Front Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Power Steering Ram Has Slight Seepage From A Joint (2.1.5 (a))
FAILED10TH MARCH 202277,723 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Fluid Close To Minimum Mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Outer Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Front Rear Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Power Steering Ram Has Slight Seepage From A Joint (2.1.5 (a))
PASSED24TH MARCH 202126TH MARCH 202265,928 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
PASSED27TH MARCH 202026TH MARCH 202157,032 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Drivers Wiper Blade Slight Smear.
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slight Wear Inner Edge
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Arm Rear Bush Slight Deterioration To Rubber
FAILED26TH MARCH 202057,032 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Drivers Wiper Blade Slight Smear.
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slight Wear Inner Edge
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Arm Rear Bush Slight Deterioration To Rubber
PASSED15TH MARCH 201914TH MARCH 202043,394 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
PASSED13TH MARCH 201812TH MARCH 201931,969 MI
PASSED2ND JUNE 201728TH JUNE 201828,756 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Wipers Slightly Smear Screen
  2. ADVISORY - All Four Tyres Wearing Low Unevenly And Bold On Inner And Outer Edges Due To Wheel Alignment Fault 205/50/17
PASSED31ST MAY 201628TH JUNE 201720,878 MI
PASSED25TH JUNE 201528TH JUNE 201616,682 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

AV12ZTF Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 71% | MOT Failure Rate: 29%

AV12ZTF MOT Comments

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AV12ZTF Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 133,377 miles | Average yearly mileage: 10,260 miles

AV12ZTF FAQs

This Volvo S40 with registration AV12ZTF was manufactured on Thursday 28th June 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 133,377 miles, so this Volvo has travelled an average of 10,260 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 17 MOTs on record for this Volvo S40 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means AV12ZTF has a 71% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volvo S40 has had 26 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 6 Minor, 11 Major, 2 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volvo S40 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does AV12ZTF have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Wednesday 29th April 2026 AV12ZTF does have an active MOT. Read more

Is AV12ZTF Taxed?

Yes, as of Wednesday 29th April 2026 AV12ZTF does have Tax. Read more

When does AV12ZTF Tax expire?

The current Tax for AV12ZTF will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does AV12ZTF MOT expire?

The current MOT for AV12ZTF will expire in 7 months on Monday 16th November 2026. Read more

When did AV12ZTF have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for AV12ZTF was on Monday 27th October 2025 at 12:44. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has AV12ZTF Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for AV12ZTF we can see 12 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has AV12ZTF Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 17 MOTs on record for AV12ZTF we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 71% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is AV12ZTF?

AV12ZTF is registered as a 2012 Volvo S40. Read more

How many miles has AV12ZTF done?

The odometer reading for AV12ZTF at the last MOT in October 2025 was 133,377 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 10,260 miles per year. Read more

How old is AV12ZTF?

The vehicle AV12ZTF was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 28th June 2012. Read more

What colour is AV12ZTF?

The official colour of AV12ZTF is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does AV12ZTF have?

AV12ZTF has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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