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AK12 OPJ

2012 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,251 mi
Last recorded48,251 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 OPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 48,251 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 46,355 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 46,353 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

park brake travel

Pass 23 May 2024 44,384 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 41,348 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 36,113 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 33,055 miles

All 4 tyres are starting to crack/perish

Pass 27 May 2020 30,999 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 30,358 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 30,358 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2018 28,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2017 24,067 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 20,070 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 16,601 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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AK12 OPJ is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AK12 OPJ, 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 AK12 OPJ registered?

AK12 OPJ is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 May 2012.

Is AK12 OPJ safe to buy?

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