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Volvo S40

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,984 cc

LS12 EXPMOT history

LS12 EXP is a silver diesel Volvo S40 first used on 30 Mar 2012. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 14 MOT tests, with 68,326 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
68,326 mi
At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
MOT tests
14
12 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,136 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS12 EXP
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
S40
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,984 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
30 Mar 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS12 EXP was last recorded at 68,326 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 2,500 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
65,826 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,500 miles
Average per year
4,136 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 68,326 miles
  • 2024 – 65,826 miles
  • 2023 – 63,037 miles
  • 2022 – 57,107 miles
  • 2021 – 54,706 miles
  • 2020 – 52,314 miles
  • 2019 – 42,948 miles
  • 2018 – 42,291 miles
  • 2017 – 37,575 miles
  • 2016 – 30,013 miles
  • 2015 – 23,406 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass68,326 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside at sub frame attachments (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

14 tests since 8 Jan 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass68,326 miles (+2,500)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    68,326 miles
    Test number
    561652358438
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside at sub frame attachments (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass65,826 miles (+2,789)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    65,826 miles
    Test number
    672473397161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass63,037 miles (+2,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    63,037 miles
    Test number
    175477659245
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Pass60,343 miles (+3,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    60,343 miles
    Test number
    395441183879
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides / worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass57,107 miles (+2,401)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    57,107 miles
    Test number
    478791963510
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass54,706 miles (+2,392)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    54,706 miles
    Test number
    397226722015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass52,314 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    52,314 miles
    Test number
    881542817880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail52,310 miles (+9,362)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,310 miles
    Test number
    581632263756
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass42,948 miles (+657)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    42,948 miles
    Test number
    641297330418
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Pass42,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    42,291 miles
    Test number
    749229434198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail42,291 miles (+4,716)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,291 miles
    Test number
    868559782233
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  12. Pass37,575 miles (+7,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    37,575 miles
    Test number
    346984704133
    • AdvisoryEngine covers/ undertrays fitted

  13. Pass30,013 miles (+6,607)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    30,013 miles
    Test number
    410977139030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  14. Pass23,406 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    23,406 miles
    Test number
    677438105007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS12 EXP

Does LS12 EXP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LS12 EXP is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on LS12 EXP?
The MOT on LS12 EXP is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LS12 EXP done?
LS12 EXP was recorded at 68,326 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 4,136 miles a year.
Has LS12 EXP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS12 EXP has failed 2 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on LS12 EXP ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS12 EXP find?
LS12 EXP passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside at sub frame attachments.

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