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GK12 OPN

2012 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

107,308 mi
Last recorded107,308 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK12 OPN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2025 107,308 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2024 104,156 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2023 100,362 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 96,669 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 96,623 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2021 91,524 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 83,901 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 80,086 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 76,259 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 60,313 miles

front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 9 Feb 2015 46,309 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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GK12 OPN is a 2012 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 GK12 OPN, 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 GK12 OPN registered?

GK12 OPN is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 March 2012.

Is GK12 OPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK12 OPN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GK12 OPN have outstanding finance?

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