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BK12 GNN

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Feb 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

88,902 mi
Last recorded88,902 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 GNN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 88,902 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 77,828 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2025 77,828 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 69,366 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 60,434 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 50,506 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 40,845 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 31,712 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive oil filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2019 21,952 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 12,901 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 12,190 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 11,051 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 11,051 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Feb 2015 8,368 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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BK12 GNN is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BK12 GNN, 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 BK12 GNN registered?

BK12 GNN is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 22 March 2012.

Is BK12 GNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 GNN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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