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CP12 BRZ

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

93,001 mi
Last recorded93,001 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP12 BRZ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 93,001 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 81,232 miles

OSR tyre is wearing - inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread De-laminating (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2024 73,494 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nearside & offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 65,516 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2022 58,509 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 47,505 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 45,837 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 43,719 miles

handbrake long

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2018 41,336 miles

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Jun 2018 41,325 miles

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

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

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2017 37,754 miles

outer sill cover fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2016 35,823 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 30,020 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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CP12 BRZ is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CP12 BRZ, 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.

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What year was CP12 BRZ registered?

CP12 BRZ is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is CP12 BRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP12 BRZ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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