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BN12 DYY

2012 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,343 mi
Last recorded124,343 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 DYY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 124,343 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 124,343 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2022 122,329 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 118,442 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 110,659 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2019 100,281 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 86,718 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 86,678 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 75,415 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2016 66,134 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 56,796 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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BN12 DYY is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BN12 DYY, 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

How do I check the history of BN12 DYY?

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What year was BN12 DYY registered?

BN12 DYY is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 March 2012.

Is BN12 DYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 DYY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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