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AF12 JVX

2012 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

124,627 mi
Last recorded124,627 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 JVX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 124,627 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Fail 28 Feb 2025 124,225 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 14 Mar 2024 109,514 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges both sides (5.2.3 (e))

outer sill covers fitted limiting inspection

Pass 7 Mar 2023 98,565 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement round bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Mar 2022 95,299 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 95,292 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp defective (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 89,870 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2021 89,870 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2020 88,633 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured X2 rear indicators loosing colour, advise replacement (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 77,587 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively ALL FOUR DISCS HAVE SLIGHT LIPS (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT BOTTOM ARMS REAR BUSHES POOR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing OFFSIDE REAR CRACKING AND PERISHING WITHIN TREAD PATTERN (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OFFSIDE REAR 3MM / INNER EDGE CUTTING OFF BADLY (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2018 64,385 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 55,697 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 47,781 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 18 Feb 2016 47,780 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 19 Feb 2015 35,406 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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AF12 JVX is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2012 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 71,329 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AF12 JVX, 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 14 years old, this Volvo S40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AF12 JVX is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 March 2012.

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