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SM12 ZFJ

2012 Volvo S40

Black Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,863 mi
Last recorded129,863 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM12 ZFJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 129,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 129,862 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on outer tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2025 118,836 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 118,834 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 21 Feb 2024 109,023 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Feb 2024 109,020 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Feb 2023 98,408 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 93,756 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2022 93,755 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2021 77,122 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight tear (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 77,119 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective slight tear (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 72,526 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 72,526 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 65,627 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2019 65,627 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished/cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 56,132 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 47,681 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 36,492 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 25,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres feathering, wearing nsf tyre

front wipe just starting to smear

service reminder flashed up while parking out vehicle

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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SM12 ZFJ is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 SM12 ZFJ, 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 SM12 ZFJ registered?

SM12 ZFJ is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 June 2012.

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