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BG12 MUC

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

163,848 mi
Last recorded163,848 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG12 MUC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 31 Jul 2023 163,848 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 163,631 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 157,997 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 155,762 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 153,539 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2018 130,156 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 104,558 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 85,690 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.3 mm remains. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0 mm remains. (4.1.E.1)

Rear Both tyres miss-shaped inner edges.

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 64,631 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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BG12 MUC is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BG12 MUC, 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 BG12 MUC registered?

BG12 MUC is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 April 2012.

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