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SJ12 WCN

2012 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,335 mi
Last recorded42,335 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ12 WCN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 26 Feb 2016 42,335 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 28,053 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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SJ12 WCN is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SJ12 WCN, 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 SJ12 WCN registered?

SJ12 WCN is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 March 2012.

Is SJ12 WCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ12 WCN shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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