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GF12 NZA

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jun 2027
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

150,611 mi
Last recorded150,611 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF12 NZA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 150,611 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2025 140,302 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 126,797 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 115,441 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 115,441 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 100,976 miles

nearside rear tyre close to limit and worn on inner edge

offside front tyre close to limit and worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2022 100,974 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

nearside rear tyre close to limit and worn on inner edge

offside front tyre close to limit and worn on inner edge

Fail 20 Jan 2022 100,971 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 98,609 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 98,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2019 90,903 miles

Nearside Front COSMETIC DAMAGE TO OUTER RIM

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

Fail 25 May 2019 90,903 miles

Nearside Front COSMETIC DAMAGE TO OUTER RIM

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended SEAT BELT CLASP MECHANISM INOPERATIVE. COIN REMOVED POST TEST TO RECTIFY (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 29 May 2018 77,570 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 77,570 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid filled washer bottle (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 64,966 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 54,126 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 54,126 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 36,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 NZA is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 GF12 NZA, 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 NZA registered?

GF12 NZA is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 July 2012.

Is GF12 NZA safe to buy?

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