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BJ12 XPU

2012 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

148,210 mi
Last recorded148,210 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 XPU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2024 148,210 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 142,462 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 142,462 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2022 137,592 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2022 137,406 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 137,372 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 130,206 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 130,168 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 123,185 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 117,012 miles

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

both front wishbones (rear bushes) cracked and deteriated

Fail 27 Aug 2019 116,956 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

both front wishbones (rear bushes) cracked and deteriated

Pass 8 May 2018 106,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges bald nearly at cords (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges bald nearly at cords (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 May 2018 106,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges bald nearly at cords (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges bald nearly at cords (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 95,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 30 Mar 2017 95,628 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Apr 2016 88,622 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 80,442 miles

emissions too clean to test

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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BJ12 XPU is a 2012 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BJ12 XPU, 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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BJ12 XPU is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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