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GF12 JSU

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,038 mi
Last recorded97,038 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 JSU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 97,038 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower control arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 90,144 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 80,985 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Apr 2022 80,985 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface damaged / Water ingress (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front side repeater lamp broken/cracked has been taped up

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2021 71,796 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 67,991 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 58,017 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 58,017 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 50,560 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 42,977 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 35,487 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 27,549 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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GF12 JSU is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GF12 JSU, 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 GF12 JSU registered?

GF12 JSU is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 May 2012.

Is GF12 JSU safe to buy?

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