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Volvo V40

White · Diesel · 2016 · 1,969 cc

S12 RBUMOT history

S12 RBU is a white diesel Volvo V40 first used on 7 Mar 2016. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 8 of 10 MOT tests, with 109,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Apr 2026.

S12 RBU white Volvo V40 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
109,219 mi
At MOT on 21 Apr 2026
MOT tests
10
8 passed · 2 failed
Per year
10,106 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 RBU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volvo
Model
V40
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,969 cc
Year of manufacture
2016
First used
7 Mar 2016
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 RBU was last recorded at 109,219 miles on 21 Apr 2026, 9,367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
99,852 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,367 miles
Average per year
10,106 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,219 miles
  • 2025 – 99,852 miles
  • 2024 – 86,608 miles
  • 2023 – 74,281 miles
  • 2022 – 59,408 miles
  • 2021 – 51,906 miles
  • 2020 – 48,038 miles
  • 2019 – 37,917 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,219 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 1 Apr 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,219 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    109,219 miles
    Test number
    735274608116
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail109,219 miles (+9,367)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,219 miles
    Test number
    838364532035
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively all (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass99,852 miles (+13,244)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    99,852 miles
    Test number
    673820065908
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly stepped inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. Pass86,608 miles (+12,327)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    86,608 miles
    Test number
    426533503656
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass74,281 miles (+14,873)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    74,281 miles
    Test number
    462597421860
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass59,408 miles (+7,502)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    59,408 miles
    Test number
    779775217248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    51,906 miles
    Test number
    416067165763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail51,906 miles (+3,868)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,906 miles
    Test number
    451365722339
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  9. Pass48,038 miles (+10,121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    48,038 miles
    Test number
    375805064091
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  10. Pass37,917 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    37,917 miles
    Test number
    375577614304
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Questions about S12 RBU

Does S12 RBU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 RBU is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 RBU?
The MOT on S12 RBU is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 RBU done?
S12 RBU was recorded at 109,219 miles at its MOT on 21 Apr 2026, an average of 10,106 miles a year.
Has S12 RBU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 RBU has failed 2 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S12 RBU 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 S12 RBU find?
S12 RBU passed its latest MOT on 21 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: brake disc worn, but not excessively all; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear road wheel slightly distorted, and 1 more.

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