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FL12 BKF

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,000 mi
Last recorded81,000 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 BKF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 81,000 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 76,763 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 76,763 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2024 73,165 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 70,330 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 67,495 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 61,338 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2020 57,015 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 18 May 2020 57,015 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some parts

Fail 18 May 2020 57,015 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover and under tray fitted obscuring some parts

Pass 2 May 2019 45,539 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 May 2018 34,448 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

Pass 8 May 2017 26,975 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2016 16,920 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 11,052 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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FL12 BKF is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FL12 BKF, 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 FL12 BKF registered?

FL12 BKF is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is FL12 BKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL12 BKF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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