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LX12 SSJ

2012 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

84,208 mi
Last recorded84,208 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 SSJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2025 84,208 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 81,288 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2024 81,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn heavily on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Aug 2023 78,082 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 74,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking & perishing within tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 68,704 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 65,635 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing has cuts on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge and has cuts on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 57,429 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 47,993 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 39,089 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 27,784 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 15,583 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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LX12 SSJ is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LX12 SSJ, 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 LX12 SSJ registered?

LX12 SSJ is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 March 2012.

Is LX12 SSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX12 SSJ shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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