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SP62 LEJ

2012 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

140,754 mi
Last recorded140,754 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP62 LEJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 140,754 miles

Hand brake only met minimum requirements attention required

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 140,750 miles

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

Hand brake only met minimum requirements attention required

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jun 2025 138,498 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 4 Jun 2025 138,491 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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 28 Aug 2024 122,518 miles

Middle exhaust hangars corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2024 122,273 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Middle exhaust hangars corroded

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 98,388 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tail box heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Sep 2023 98,387 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt box side (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wish bone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tail box heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2022 72,405 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2022 72,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 54,807 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Aug 2020 51,976 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 47,189 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 42,031 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 41,917 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2017 35,685 miles

Rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 15 Aug 2017 35,685 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 12 Aug 2016 28,996 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 21,975 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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SP62 LEJ is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Blue 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 SP62 LEJ, 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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SP62 LEJ is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 September 2012.

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