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BN12 JZK

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

85,581 mi
Last recorded85,581 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 85,581 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2025 85,581 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2024 82,677 miles
Pass 15 May 2023 77,127 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 17 May 2022 69,048 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 62,730 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 62,726 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 57,068 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 47,864 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 39,820 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 33,109 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2017 33,109 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 24,332 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 17,685 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 JZK 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 78.6%.

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 JZK, 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 BN12 JZK registered?

BN12 JZK is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 April 2012.

Is BN12 JZK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN12 JZK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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