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A12 BRO

2009 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

37,412 mi
Last recorded37,412 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Volvo S4073,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 BRO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2025 37,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 36,140 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 35,337 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 32,678 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 31,565 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 30,612 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 29,658 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2018 28,392 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 25,912 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 23,380 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 20,551 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 17,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 13,471 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 9,854 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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A12 BRO is a 2009 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2009 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 73,340 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 A12 BRO, 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 17 years old, this Volvo S40 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of A12 BRO?

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What year was A12 BRO registered?

A12 BRO is a 2009 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 October 2009.

Is A12 BRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 BRO shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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