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AV12 BKX

2012 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,611 mi
Last recorded121,611 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV12 BKX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 121,611 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 112,470 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 102,724 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2022 95,240 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2022 95,149 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 90,255 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 70,510 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 53,994 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 53,741 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 45,944 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 38,282 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 27,689 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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AV12 BKX is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 AV12 BKX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AV12 BKX registered?

AV12 BKX is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 March 2012.

Is AV12 BKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV12 BKX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV12 BKX have outstanding finance?

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