VOLVO S40 SV12WLC has 15 MOTs

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This 2012 VOLVO S40 has Passed 11 MOTs and Failed 4 times since 2015

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 129,416 miles 6 months ago on Thursday 11th December 2025 at 16:48.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Saturday 12th December 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026.

SV12WLC MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED12TH DECEMBER 2026129,416 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
PASSED4TH DECEMBER 202412TH DECEMBER 2025124,851 MI
PASSED13TH DECEMBER 202312TH DECEMBER 2024123,143 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED6TH DECEMBER 2023123,008 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED2ND DECEMBER 202211TH DECEMBER 2023113,389 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH NOVEMBER 202111TH DECEMBER 2022104,384 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Windscreen Wiper Blade Defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED20TH NOVEMBER 202011TH DECEMBER 202194,174 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
PASSED12TH DECEMBER 201911TH DECEMBER 202087,477 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyres Getting Low Tread On Inside Edge Not Below Limits At Time Of Test.
FAILED5TH DECEMBER 201987,448 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Tyres Getting Low Tread On Inside Edge Not Below Limits At Time Of Test.
PASSED19TH OCTOBER 201818TH OCTOBER 201977,369 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED18TH OCTOBER 201877,368 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED14TH SEPTEMBER 201713TH SEPTEMBER 201866,055 MI
FAILED7TH SEPTEMBER 201765,936 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Inner Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
PASSED17TH MAY 201616TH MAY 201754,417 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Road Wheel With A Slightly Distorted Bead Rim (4.2.a.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nail In Nearside Rear Tyre
PASSED17TH APRIL 201519TH APRIL 201643,521 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

SV12WLC Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 73% | MOT Failure Rate: 27%

SV12WLC MOT Comments

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SV12WLC Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 129,416 miles | Average yearly mileage: 9,955 miles

SV12WLC FAQs

This Volvo S40 with registration SV12WLC was manufactured on Thursday 19th April 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 129,416 miles, so this Volvo has travelled an average of 9,955 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 15 MOTs on record for this Volvo S40 beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2015. We can see 4 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means SV12WLC has a 73% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volvo S40 has had 22 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 3 Minor, 4 Major, 2 Dangerous and 1 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volvo S40 is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026 .

Does SV12WLC have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 29th May 2026 SV12WLC does have an active MOT. Read more

Is SV12WLC Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 29th May 2026 SV12WLC does have Tax. Read more

When does SV12WLC Tax expire?

The current Tax for SV12WLC will expire in 4 months on Thursday 1st October 2026. 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 SV12WLC MOT expire?

The current MOT for SV12WLC will expire in 7 months on Saturday 12th December 2026. Read more

When did SV12WLC have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for SV12WLC was on Thursday 11th December 2025 at 16:48. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has SV12WLC Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for SV12WLC we can see 11 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 SV12WLC Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 15 MOTs on record for SV12WLC we can see 4 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 73% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is SV12WLC?

SV12WLC is registered as a 2012 Volvo S40. Read more

How many miles has SV12WLC done?

The odometer reading for SV12WLC at the last MOT in December 2025 was 129,416 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 9,955 miles per year. Read more

How old is SV12WLC?

The vehicle SV12WLC was manufactured in 2012 so it is currently 14 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 19th April 2012. Read more

What colour is SV12WLC?

The official colour of SV12WLC is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does SV12WLC have?

SV12WLC has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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