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CV12 PKK

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

75,262 mi
Last recorded75,262 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 75,262 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 75,245 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2024 69,878 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2023 66,022 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 65,232 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 62,877 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 56,977 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 51,055 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 43,172 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 40,086 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 37,062 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 30,111 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 21,099 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 21,099 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 19,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 19,970 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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CV12 PKK is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PKK, 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 CV12 PKK registered?

CV12 PKK is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 March 2012.

Is CV12 PKK safe to buy?

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