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M2 BDH

2012 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

41,945 mi
Last recorded41,945 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM2 BDH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 41,945 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 39,174 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 37,577 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 36,599 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 35,354 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 33,941 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 33,106 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 30,029 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 26,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 24,551 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 22,135 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 19,709 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 18,364 miles

advise o/s/r tyre slightly distorted

Fail 24 Nov 2014 18,364 miles

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

advise o/s/r tyre slightly distorted

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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M2 BDH 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 92.9%.

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 M2 BDH, 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 M2 BDH registered?

M2 BDH is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 January 2012.

Is M2 BDH safe to buy?

The MOT history for M2 BDH shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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