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SK62 RDX

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

38,646 mi
Last recorded38,646 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK62 RDX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 38,646 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2025 37,578 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 36,053 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2023 34,073 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 34,065 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 32,095 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 30,426 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 28,599 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 26,673 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 23,167 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 19,538 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 15,643 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 11,816 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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SK62 RDX is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black 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 SK62 RDX, 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 SK62 RDX?

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What year was SK62 RDX registered?

SK62 RDX is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is SK62 RDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK62 RDX 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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