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BN12 JZD

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

49,653 mi
Last recorded49,653 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN12 JZD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 49,653 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 46,172 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2023 42,609 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 42,609 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2022 39,224 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 36,779 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 34,820 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 31,717 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 28,178 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 20,669 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 18,232 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 14,321 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 14,321 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 12,026 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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 JZD 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 BN12 JZD, 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 JZD?

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What year was BN12 JZD registered?

BN12 JZD is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 March 2012.

Is BN12 JZD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 JZD 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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