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FY12 EXJ

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

183,306 mi
Last recorded183,306 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY12 EXJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 183,306 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 162,626 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2021 162,625 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 146,164 miles

rear brakes worn low

Pass 22 Nov 2019 133,791 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear brake discs slightly pitted and corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2018 116,365 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 97,015 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 77,407 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 55,692 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 37,316 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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FY12 EXJ is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FY12 EXJ, 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

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What year was FY12 EXJ registered?

FY12 EXJ is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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