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SIJ 75

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,319 mi
Last recorded55,319 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSIJ 75
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 55,319 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge becoming worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 31 Oct 2025 55,234 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine filter corroded (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge becoming worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2024 36,204 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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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SIJ 75 is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SIJ 75, 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

How do I check the history of SIJ 75?

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What year was SIJ 75 registered?

SIJ 75 is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 March 2012.

Is SIJ 75 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SIJ 75 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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