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GY12 RMX

2012 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,727 mi
Last recorded56,727 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY12 RMX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 56,727 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2025 53,956 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2025 53,956 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 50,051 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 46,435 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2022 44,202 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 43,667 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2020 43,355 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 42,786 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 42,136 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 42,136 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 20 Apr 2017 41,007 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 39,708 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 39,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 28,517 miles

Front wipers smearing slightly

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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GY12 RMX is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GY12 RMX, 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 GY12 RMX registered?

GY12 RMX is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is GY12 RMX safe to buy?

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