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SK12 KUD

2012 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,128 mi
Last recorded80,128 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 KUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 80,128 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

slight damage to nearside front wheel outer rim

slight movement in both front suspension lower arm bushes

Fail 24 Oct 2018 80,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced high level (4.3.3 (a) (i))

slight damage to nearside front wheel outer rim

slight movement in both front suspension lower arm bushes

Pass 20 Sep 2017 72,270 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2016 64,837 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 59,596 miles

cover over engine

covers under vehicle

Pass 16 Oct 2014 52,331 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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SK12 KUD is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SK12 KUD, 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.

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What year was SK12 KUD registered?

SK12 KUD is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 March 2012.

Is SK12 KUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK12 KUD shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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