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BF12 NRN

2012 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,018 mi
Last recorded33,018 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 NRN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 2 Jan 2026 33,018 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2024 31,032 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 28,943 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 26,764 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 24,677 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2021 23,261 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 22,101 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 19,577 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2017 16,564 miles

Nearside Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance IN THE MIRROR (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 13,881 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 9,695 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 5,916 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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BF12 NRN is a 2012 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BF12 NRN, 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 BF12 NRN registered?

BF12 NRN is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 March 2012.

Is BF12 NRN safe to buy?

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