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GU12 VZS

2012 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,086 mi
Last recorded83,086 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU12 VZS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 83,086 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 77,682 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 69,267 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 66,538 miles

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 61,933 miles

both rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge and close to limit

Pass 15 Jan 2021 56,611 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 53,297 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 47,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 41,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2017 35,170 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 35,060 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 29,089 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 22,804 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 22,804 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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GU12 VZS is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 GU12 VZS, 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 GU12 VZS registered?

GU12 VZS is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 April 2012.

Is GU12 VZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU12 VZS shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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