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SO12 NHB

2012 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,446 mi
Last recorded19,446 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2023
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO12 NHB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2023 19,446 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 13,911 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 10,893 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 10,893 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2021 10,529 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 10,323 miles
Fail 12 May 2020 10,323 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 9,552 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 8,499 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 7,516 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 6,661 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 5,666 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 NHB is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SO12 NHB, 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 SO12 NHB?

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What year was SO12 NHB registered?

SO12 NHB is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 May 2012.

Is SO12 NHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SO12 NHB shows 12 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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