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SO12 MJF

2012 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

119,474 mi
Last recorded119,474 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 MJF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 119,474 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2025 119,471 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2024 111,550 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 107,486 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2022 96,938 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 90,912 miles

Front Lower radiator panel damaged

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper splitter and both o/s and n/s wheel arch covers damaged

Nearside Front Inner cv boot has small cut

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Dec 2021 90,912 miles

Front Lower radiator panel damaged

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front bumper splitter and both o/s and n/s wheel arch covers damaged

Nearside Front Inner cv boot has small cut

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205-50-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component at rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 75,113 miles

Central Front undertray hanging down

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 60,781 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2019 60,550 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 43,131 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and heavily feathered on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 43,128 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))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and heavily feathered on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 28,236 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 28,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2016 14,431 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 11,354 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 8,127 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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SO12 MJF is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SO12 MJF, 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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SO12 MJF is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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