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RO12 XBP

2012 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,054 mi
Last recorded60,054 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO12 XBP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 60,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 55,961 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2024 50,102 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2023 47,437 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 44,330 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 44,330 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jan 2021 42,078 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 42,078 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2020 39,662 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2019 36,642 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 34,635 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 33,250 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 28,253 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 28,253 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 20,958 miles

front number plate faded

rear number plate faded

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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RO12 XBP is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RO12 XBP, 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 RO12 XBP registered?

RO12 XBP is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2012.

Is RO12 XBP safe to buy?

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