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GN12 CCK

2012 Volvo S40

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

155,531 mi
Last recorded155,531 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN12 CCK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 155,531 miles
Pass 19 May 2025 155,407 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 155,407 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 147,554 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded but have cover on (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under side corroded all over (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 25 May 2024 147,502 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working keeps flickering and going off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working keeps flickering and cutting off (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded but have cover on (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under side corroded all over (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 140,792 miles

Entire underside of vehicle very corroded

Pass 17 May 2021 118,116 miles
Fail 17 May 2021 118,116 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 113,746 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 105,452 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 105,452 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 104,433 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 99,143 miles

Front brake pads low

Fail 9 Apr 2018 99,116 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front pads getting low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

chip in middle of windscreen

offside rear indicator starting to show white light

Pass 10 Apr 2017 84,733 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 64,943 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 43,037 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 CCK is a 2012 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel 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 CCK, 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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GN12 CCK is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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