MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,217 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Coil spring corroded x4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded x2 (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear both rear indys slight discoloured
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear both rear indys slight discoloured
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)
Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear bush (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
wipers a wee bit smeary
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PN12 FJY is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 PN12 FJY, 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 PN12 FJY registered?
PN12 FJY is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2012.
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