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MX12 HPJ

2012 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,469 mi
Last recorded46,469 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX12 HPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 46,469 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 45,634 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 45,193 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 42,840 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

underbody components corroding

Pass 22 Feb 2019 39,715 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre tread slight cracking

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

underbody components corroding

Fail 22 Feb 2019 39,715 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front tyre tread slight cracking

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended did not release under tension lubricated now ok (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective front both sides (3.4 (b) (i))

underbody components corroding

Pass 16 Feb 2018 36,624 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear tyres both sides sidewall and tread areas cracking no exposed cords evident

Fail 16 Feb 2018 36,622 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear tyres both sides sidewall and tread areas cracking no exposed cords evident

Pass 20 Feb 2017 32,746 miles

Rear tyres both sides tread areas cracking slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2016 30,137 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0mm on inside edge no exposed cords evident (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 25,532 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 25,532 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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MX12 HPJ is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MX12 HPJ, 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 MX12 HPJ registered?

MX12 HPJ is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 March 2012.

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