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BF12 OSN

2012 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,760 mi
Last recorded134,760 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 OSN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 134,760 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 115,493 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 114,975 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 107,901 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 99,279 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 94,250 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 86,856 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 79,924 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracking inbetween tread

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2016 79,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn inner edge

both rear tyres cracking inbetween tread

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2015 62,288 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 62,288 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 OSN is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 BF12 OSN, 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 OSN registered?

BF12 OSN is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is BF12 OSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 OSN shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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