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SH12 CJE

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

56,669 mi
Last recorded56,669 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH12 CJE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 56,669 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 53,178 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 50,278 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 49,031 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 48,278 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 46,945 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 45,979 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 45,059 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 43,464 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 42,103 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 42,098 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 35,735 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 29,889 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 CJE is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,560cc diesel 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 SH12 CJE, 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 CJE registered?

SH12 CJE is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 June 2012.

Is SH12 CJE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH12 CJE 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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