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BK12 VJA

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,775 mi
Last recorded111,775 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK12 VJA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 12 Apr 2017 111,775 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 106,311 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2015 86,527 miles

Both rear tyres distorted on inner tread

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Osr lower position bulb inop

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 VJA is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 BK12 VJA, 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 VJA registered?

BK12 VJA is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is BK12 VJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK12 VJA shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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