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C1 AHX

2012 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,026 mi
Last recorded105,026 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC1 AHX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 105,026 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 105,026 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached bush missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 97,569 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 91,077 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2022 82,606 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2022 82,606 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 74,561 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 74,561 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 67,511 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

front crossmember under radiator corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2019 61,955 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 61,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 54,737 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 48,323 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 44,143 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 40,594 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 36,009 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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C1 AHX is a 2012 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C1 AHX, 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 C1 AHX registered?

C1 AHX is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 January 2012.

Is C1 AHX safe to buy?

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