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CA12 BFV

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,538 mi
Last recorded86,538 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA12 BFV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 86,538 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 86,538 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2025 82,445 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 77,056 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 77,056 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 73,307 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 67,745 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 61,639 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 58,334 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 58,334 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2019 51,723 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 43,294 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 33,597 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2016 24,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 18,527 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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CA12 BFV is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CA12 BFV, 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 CA12 BFV registered?

CA12 BFV is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2012.

Is CA12 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA12 BFV shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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