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SG12 BCJ

2012 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

21,050 mi
Last recorded21,050 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG12 BCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 21,050 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2025 20,763 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 20,421 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 20,096 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 20,085 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 19,695 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 19,020 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 18,363 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 17,073 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 15,485 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 13,861 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 12,208 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 10,129 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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SG12 BCJ is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 SG12 BCJ, 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 SG12 BCJ registered?

SG12 BCJ is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 March 2012.

Is SG12 BCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG12 BCJ shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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