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CV12 OOX

2012 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,058 mi
Last recorded99,058 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV12 OOX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 99,058 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2020 97,223 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))

Fail 23 Mar 2020 97,222 miles

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

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 26 Mar 2019 83,448 miles

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

Front Fuel hose chafing (6.1.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 83,448 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 68,993 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.4mm + smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm + smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.2mm + smooth inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 54,772 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Mar 2017 54,772 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 42,474 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 42,474 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 28,025 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 OOX is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 CV12 OOX, 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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CV12 OOX is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 March 2012.

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