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RJ12 EAC

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

74,572 mi
Last recorded74,572 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ12 EAC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 74,572 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2023 71,846 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2023 71,845 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output headlamp output poor (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 69,999 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 69,999 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2021 67,147 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 67,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2020 60,746 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 52,989 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 47,847 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edge 205/50zr17 briway

Fail 13 Jun 2018 47,796 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres wearing low on inner edge 205/50zr17 briway

Pass 7 Jun 2017 42,042 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 38,870 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 30,486 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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RJ12 EAC is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RJ12 EAC, 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 RJ12 EAC registered?

RJ12 EAC is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 June 2012.

Is RJ12 EAC safe to buy?

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