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ST12 EJN

2012 Volvo S40

Grey Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,163 mi
Last recorded106,163 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Volvo S4071,329 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST12 EJN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 106,163 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Jul 2026 106,161 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Boot okay. Clip broken (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2025 95,129 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 86,292 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 78,886 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 74,563 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 74,563 miles

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 70,577 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2020 68,895 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 58,981 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 48,140 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 35,898 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 22,324 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 13,658 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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ST12 EJN is a 2012 Volvo S40 in Grey with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ST12 EJN, 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 ST12 EJN registered?

ST12 EJN is a 2012 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 April 2012.

Is ST12 EJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST12 EJN shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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