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AF12 NBB

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2022
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,649 mi
Last recorded107,649 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF12 NBB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2021 107,649 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 107,640 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 95,776 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 95,775 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 80,108 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 77,314 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 66,431 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jun 2017 54,545 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 43,558 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 32,456 miles

n/s/front tyre bald on edges (3mm in testable area)

rear tyres bald on edges (3mm in testable area)

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 NBB is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 AF12 NBB, 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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What year was AF12 NBB registered?

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

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