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GJ12 RZC

2012 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

100,421 mi
Last recorded100,421 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2021
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ12 RZC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2021 100,421 miles

various items corroded under vehicle

Fail 28 Apr 2021 100,421 miles

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

various items corroded under vehicle

Pass 10 Mar 2020 99,487 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2020 99,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 93,057 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 93,055 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 86,726 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 86,723 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 76,850 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 24 Feb 2016 64,374 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inner wheel rim (4.2.A.1a)

damage to windscreen (bottom)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 47,980 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 RZC is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 GJ12 RZC, 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 RZC registered?

GJ12 RZC is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 March 2012.

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