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SK12 ZZX

2012 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,688 mi
Last recorded95,688 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2017
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK12 ZZX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2017 95,688 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 95,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 80,914 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 61,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ZZX is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SK12 ZZX, 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 SK12 ZZX?

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What year was SK12 ZZX registered?

SK12 ZZX is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is SK12 ZZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK12 ZZX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SK12 ZZX have outstanding finance?

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