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PN12 BFL

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,505 mi
Last recorded130,505 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN12 BFL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 10 Jan 2026 130,505 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 123,264 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2024 116,121 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 109,252 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 101,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 94,320 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 89,586 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 81,153 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2018 73,253 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 67,122 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 58,721 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 57,681 miles

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

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

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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PN12 BFL is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 PN12 BFL, 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 PN12 BFL registered?

PN12 BFL is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 March 2012.

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