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GN12 CBY

2012 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

134,200 mi
Last recorded134,200 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN12 CBY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 134,200 miles

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 17 Feb 2026 134,200 miles

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 7 Feb 2025 125,945 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 120,269 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 84,880 miles

both rear tyres wearing low inner edge

gear box oil leak

n/s/f tyre on limit

Fail 3 Mar 2023 114,340 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft bearing likely to break up (6.1.7 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres wearing low inner edge

gear box oil leak

n/s/f tyre on limit

Pass 19 Mar 2022 100,990 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2022 100,990 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 90,082 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective X2 (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Mar 2021 90,082 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low X2 (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective X2 (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 82,047 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 74,861 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 65,969 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 54,055 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 9 Mar 2016 41,647 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 30,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 30,622 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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GN12 CBY is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GN12 CBY, 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 GN12 CBY registered?

GN12 CBY is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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