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SH12 CHD

2012 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,960 mi
Last recorded93,960 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 CHD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 93,960 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 81,135 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 73,905 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 72,152 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 67,050 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 64,133 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 63,505 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 57,721 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 57,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 50,339 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 50,339 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2017 44,740 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 38,752 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2016 38,752 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 30,950 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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SH12 CHD is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel 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 SH12 CHD, 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 SH12 CHD registered?

SH12 CHD is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 June 2012.

Is SH12 CHD safe to buy?

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