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GJ12 HTU

2012 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

175,057 mi
Last recorded175,057 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 HTU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 175,057 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2025 175,057 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 166,121 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 166,121 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in screen. (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Dipped beam bulb fitted incorrectly, causing dim / incorrect beam. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 154,047 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 142,688 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2021 130,976 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 120,767 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 107,032 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 107,032 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 92,141 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 76,354 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 22 Mar 2016 58,073 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 40,241 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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GJ12 HTU is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GJ12 HTU, 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 GJ12 HTU registered?

GJ12 HTU is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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