CarVerify

Free Car Check

EF61 TXN

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1999cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

153,951 mi
Last recorded153,951 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF61 TXN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 153,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner 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 10 Jan 2025 153,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner 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))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2024 135,832 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged tyre misshaped on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2024 135,832 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged tyre misshaped on inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 114,191 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav bracket (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 93,956 miles

Front Lower Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 71,783 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (would recommend replacement before next MOT) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

manufactures side sill covers and undercovers fitted making inspection difficult

Fail 13 Jan 2021 71,783 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended dog harness stuck in belt (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (would recommend replacement before next MOT) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

manufactures side sill covers and undercovers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 1 Feb 2020 54,123 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 28,409 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 26,807 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 26,807 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 23,141 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 20,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 14,724 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn uneven across tread pattern

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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EF61 TXN is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 EF61 TXN, 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

How do I check the history of EF61 TXN?

You can check the full history of EF61 TXN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EF61 TXN registered?

EF61 TXN is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 January 2012.

Is EF61 TXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF61 TXN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EF61 TXN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EF61 TXN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.