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BK12 UUP

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,730 mi
Last recorded158,730 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 UUP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 158,730 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 154,078 miles

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

Front cross member corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Dec 2022 149,008 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2022 149,008 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Dec 2021 143,015 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 140,013 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 140,013 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 135,799 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 128,763 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2018 128,763 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 119,649 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut on outer side wall but cordes not exposed

engine/underside body covers fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2018 119,649 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut on outer side wall but cordes not exposed

engine/underside body covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2017 111,214 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 104,373 miles

N/S & O/S Front tyres wearing on inside.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 91,114 miles

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

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

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 UUP is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BK12 UUP, 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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BK12 UUP is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 April 2012.

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