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DE12 CKG

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

83,797 mi
Last recorded83,797 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE12 CKG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 83,797 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 80,779 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 77,766 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))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 71,325 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 71,313 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 67,074 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 60,953 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 60,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2019 54,115 miles

Front brake discs have minor corrosion to inner face

Fail 4 Nov 2019 54,115 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs have minor corrosion to inner face

Pass 8 Nov 2018 48,089 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 47,087 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 38,805 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 28,494 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 24,195 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 17,176 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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DE12 CKG 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 DE12 CKG, 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 DE12 CKG registered?

DE12 CKG is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is DE12 CKG safe to buy?

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