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SA12 BCO

2012 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

53,029 mi
Last recorded53,029 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA12 BCO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 53,029 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 50,204 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 45,885 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2023 43,270 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 41,650 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside

Fail 27 Jun 2022 41,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (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))

o/s/r brake pads getting low

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 29 Jun 2021 39,377 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 39,377 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 38,163 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 38,163 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 35,367 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 31,214 miles

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside front tyre starting to show wear on outer edge

Fail 11 Jun 2018 31,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front tyre close to limit

offside front tyre starting to show wear on outer edge

Pass 27 Jun 2017 27,206 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 23,072 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 18,013 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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SA12 BCO is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 SA12 BCO, 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 SA12 BCO registered?

SA12 BCO is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 July 2012.

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