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CV12 OOJ

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

96,129 mi
Last recorded96,129 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 OOJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 96,129 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 89,858 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Nail in tyre edge ()

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 82,758 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Center mountings corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust shield loose but not likely to become detached.

Pass 27 Jan 2023 75,854 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2022 66,707 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2022 66,707 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 58,750 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 52,277 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 43,669 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 34,302 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 27,397 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 19,276 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 12,318 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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CV12 OOJ is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol 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 CV12 OOJ, 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 CV12 OOJ registered?

CV12 OOJ is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is CV12 OOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV12 OOJ 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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