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LX12 ZYG

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

76,955 mi
Last recorded76,955 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX12 ZYG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 76,955 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2026 76,955 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2025 66,533 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2025 66,533 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Feb 2024 57,376 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 47,495 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 47,473 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 40,080 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 40,080 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 35,199 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2021 35,199 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 32,101 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 32,101 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 28,487 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 25,574 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 22,381 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 19,380 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 19,380 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 14,788 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 ZYG is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 LX12 ZYG, 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 ZYG registered?

LX12 ZYG is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 March 2012.

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